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=Canada=

Introduction:
Canada started a self-governing supremacy in 1867, and they kept ties to the British while doing so. Canada has to face political challenges of meeting public demands for quality of life overall in their country. Canada also has goals to develop its different energy resources while keeping its commitment to the nature's environment. The word Canada means "village", "settlement", and "land". The official colors of Canada are red and white. These colors are represented on their flag. Their flag is two red stripes with a white stripe in between them. There is a maple leaf on the center of the flag. The maple leaf is Canada's official symbol. Also Canada's official sports are hockey and lacrosse.

 Geography:
Canada is located in Northern North America. It borders the North Atlantic Ocean to the East, North Pacific Ocean on the West, and the Arctic Ocean to the North. South of Canada is the United States of America. Canada is the largest country to border a single country in the world.

 Military:
Canada has 4 military branches
 * 1) Canadian Army
 * 2) Royal Canadian Navy
 * 3) Royal Canadian Air Force
 * 4) Canada Command

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There are about 15,786,816 people available for military service. To enlist into the Canadian Military the citizen must be at least 16 years of age to be on Reserves for the Military. Also the citizen must have permanent residence or be a legal citizen.

People:
There are about 34,834,841 people legally living in Canada. Canada has 2 official languages which are English and French. Also 40.5% of people in Canada are Catholic(1st in country). The average life expectancy in Canada is about 82 years old.

The top 5 ethnic or race groups go by the following:
 * 1) Canadian 32.3%
 * 2) English 19.8%
 * 3) French 15.5%
 * 4) Scottish 14.4%
 * 5) Irish 13.8%