π Key Facts to Know
- 1Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories
- 2The provinces are: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador
- 3The territories are: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
- 4Ottawa (Ontario) is the national capital of Canada
- 5The Atlantic provinces are: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador
- 6The Prairie provinces are: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
- 7British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province and is on the Pacific Coast
- 8Quebec is home to most of Canada's French-speaking population
- 9Ontario is the most populous province
- 10Nunavut is the newest and largest territory, created in 1999, and is home to many Inuit people
π‘ Study Tips
- β’ Read each fact carefully β understand the context, not just the words
- β’ Pay attention to dates, names, and specific numbers β the test asks about these
- β’ Take the chapter quiz when you feel confident with the material