· Canada became a country on July 1st, 1867. · It has evolved from French and British colonies to a multicultural federation. Info http://static.open.salon.com/files/beaver1231206221.jpg · Population: 33,212,696 · Capital city: Ottawa · Second largest country in the world after Russia. · Ranks 9th in the least densely populated countries (3 people per sqkm). · Its motto is "from sea to sea". · National animal: the beaver · There are 6 time zones. · Ten provinces and three territories. http://www.travelandtransitions.com/interviews/images/ottawa-panorama1.jpg The Flag · The National Flag, also know as the Maple Leaf was adopted in 1965 to replace the Union Flag. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom.svg http://en
Tallinn Tallinn, the capital of the republic of Estonia, is situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, in north Estonia. It has nearly half a milion inhabitants and covers an area of almost 160 sqkm. The largest lake in Tallinn is Lake Ülemiste. It is the main source of the city's drinking water. The first inhabitants are believed to have come here 3500 years ago.Tallinn was first mentioned in 1154. Tallinn wa s found e d in th e 10th c e ntury a s a m e r c h a nt s' s ettl e m e nt c all e d Lind ani s e . But o nly at th e b e ginnin g of th e 1 3th c e ntury t Dan e s e st a blis h e d R e v al (whic h wa s Tallinn's n a m e till 1 91 8 ) a s a fortified city
Works by the Estonian famous composers are often played by the world's leading performers. Estonia is also famous for its national song festivals, begun in Tartu in 1869. nowadays they take place every four years. Tallinn, the capital of the Republic of Estonia and of the Harju county, is a town in north Estonia on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has nearly half a million inhabitants and today Tallinn is home for almost a third of Estonian's population. It covers an area of almost 160 sqkm. It is also an important economic and cultural centre and one of the main ports in the Baltic States. Tallinn was first mentioned in 1154 and the first inhabitants are believed to have come here 3500 years ago. They lived on the banks of the river Härjapea present-day Keldrimäe. Tallinn is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. In the 13th century Tallinn joined the Hanseatic League. It is unique for its well-preserved architecture from the 13-15 centuries
Introduction Tallinn, the capital city of the Republic of Estonia and of the Harju county, is a town in North Estonia on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has nearly half a million inhabitants and covers an area of almost 160 sqkm. It is also an important economic and cultural centre and one of the main ports in the Baltic States. Tallinn is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea. It is unique for its well-preserved architecture from the 13-15 centuries. In contrast to the ancient town-walls and towers, Tallinn of today offers modern hotels, restaurants, sport and cultural centres. Every five years national song and folk dance festivals take place in Tallinn. The yachting regatta of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games
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