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Republic of Canada
République du Canada
Timeline: Russian America

OTL equivalent: Labrador and portions of Quebec.
Flag Coat of Arms
Flag Coat of Arms
Location of Canada
Location of Canada
Motto
Je me souviens (French)
("I remember")
Capital Quebec
Largest city Montreal
Other cities Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières
Language
  official
 
French
  others Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish
Religion
  main
 
Catholics
  others Jews, Muslims, Protestants
Ethnic Groups
  main
 
French
  others English, Irish, Italians, Scottish
Demonym Canadian
Government Unitary parliamentary republic
  Legislature National Assembly
President J. Michel Doyon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Liberal)
Independence from the United Kingdom
  declared February 22, 1838
  recognized February 10, 1841
Currency Piaster (₱) (CAP)
Time Zone (UTC-4 to -5)
  summer (UTC-3 to -4)
Calling Code +1
Internet TLD .ca
Organizations NAFTA, NATO, OAS, OIF, UN

Canada, officially known as the Republic of Canada (French: République du Canada), is a sovereign state located in the northeastern portion of North America. The nation is bordered by Borealia in the north, Acadia in the east, 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 British colony. Despite the change of power, the region would continue to be dominated by French settlers. Despite attempts to accommodate the French-speaking populous, opposition to British rule would remain strong. Beginning in 1837, a series of rebellions erupted across British Canada and would include both English and French settlers. With significant backing from the United States, a French-dominated republic was proclaimed in 1838, while an English-dominated republic was separately established (later to be annexed by the USA).

Assemblée des six-comtés painting

Patriote movement rally.

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.

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