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Republic of Canada
République du Canada
Timeline: Russian America

OTL equivalent: Labrador, Quebec (sans parts of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Mauricie, and Nord-du-Québec),
and parts of New Brunswick.
(See: Republic of Lower Canada)
Flag Coat of Arms
Flag Coat of Arms
Location of Canada
Location of Canada
Motto
Je me souviens (French)
("I remember")
Capital Québec
Largest city Montréal
Other cities Laval, Longueuil, Sherbrooke
Language
  official
 
French (Canadiens)
  others Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish
Religion
  main
 
Catholics
  others Jews, Muslims, Protestants
Ethnic Groups
  main
 
French
  others English, Irish, Italians, Scottish
Demonym Canadian • Canadien
Government Unitary presidential republic
  Legislature National Congress
President Justin Trudeau (Liberal)
Vice President Julie Boulet (Liberal)
Independence from the United Kingdom
  declared February 22, 1838
  recognized February 10, 1841
Currency Piaster (CA$) (CAP)
Time Zone UTC−04:00 to −05:00
  summer UTC−03:00 to −04:00
Driving Side Right
Electricity 127 V, 60 Hz
  Plug Types A, B
Calling Code +50
Internet TLD .ca
Organizations Flag of La Francophonie La Francophonie
Flag of NATO NATO
Flag of the Organization of American States OAS
Flag of the United Nations United Nations

The Republic of Canada (French: République du Canada), colloquially known as Canada, is a sovereign state located in the northeastern portion of North America. The nation is bordered by Borealia in the north, Acadia and Newfoundland in the southeast, and the United States in the south. The core of the nation is centered along the Saint Lawrence River.

The territory of Canada was first colonized by the French beginning in the 16th Century. Following the French and Indian War, Canada became a British colony. Despite the change of power, the region would continue to be dominated by French settlers. Despite attempts to accommodate the French-speaking population, opposition to British rule would remain strong. Beginning in 1837, a series of rebellions erupted across British Canada (including both French and English settlers). With significant backing from Americans, a French-dominated republic was proclaimed in 1838 (with the English-dominated areas being annexed by the United States).

Assemblée des six-comtés painting

A Patriote Movement Rally (1837).

Shortly after independence, the Canadians would re-establish close ties with France. Franco-Canadian relations would reach their lowest point during the reign of Napoleon III, who launched an invasion of Canada in 1861. A French-backed Kingdom of Canada (Royaume du Canada) was proclaimed, with Archduke Maximillian of the House of Habsburg becoming King Maximillian I. With the end of the American Civil War in 1865, the United States was able to fully support the Canadian Patriots in retaking Canada. Ultimately, it wouldn't be until Napoleon III's exile in 1870 that French troops began to withdraw from Canada. Without the support of France and the Canadian population, Maximillian is captured and executed in 1871.

Canada is politically close with France and the United States, though still holds friendly ties with the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realm. The majority of Canadians are descended from the original French settlers of the region (colloquially known as Canadiens). Since gaining independence, Irish and Italian immigrants have settled within the nation. The official language of Canada is French, with the vast majority being native speakers. The majority of Canadians are Roman Catholic.


Administrative Divisions[]

The Republic of Canada is a decentralized unitary state that is divided into 17 administrative regions (French: régions administratives), which are further divided into regional municipalities (municipalités régionales). Two of these regions — Laval and Montréal — are also municipalities in their own right.

Map of Canada (Russian America)

Regions of Canada.

Regions
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