Canada

Canada is the world´s second largest country by total area after Rissia, situated in north part of North America. Canada occupy territory between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, on the north is Arctic ocean and on the south border with USA.

History
    Canada rised on the territory settled by Indians and Eskimos as a colony of Britain and France. For this reason part of Canadian´s people speak english and part speak french. Colonialists coming there after discovery of America in 15.century. First longtime settled places are Port Royal and Quebec by France and Newfauland by Britain, about year 1610. Canada get independence in 1867 when was signed the Constitution Act and Canada consiste of four province: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Today Canada is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories. Difference between provinces and territories is that Provinces have more autonomy than territories.

Political system
    Canada is a constitition monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Delegate of queen in Canada is general gavernor. Parlament is made up of House of Commons and Senate. Members of House of Commons are elected every five year and members of senate are appointed by premier and stay on this function to 75 year. The capital city is Ottawa and official languages are English and French.
Religion in Canada: majority of population professed to Christianity (75%), second is Islam (2%) and about 16% people are unattached.

Geography and climate
    Canada occupies a major northern portion of North America that´s why have very cold climate. There are many arctic islands near Greenland and other places where have snow all the year. Very big important have river St. Lawrence and Great Canadian´s Lakes whitch St. Lawrence connecting. On the north is situated Canadian shield which inclose all Hudson bay and extending to Great Lakes. In Canada is two highlands: Appalachian Mountain on the east and Cordilliera Mountain on the west. Part of Cordilliera Mountain is called Rocky mountain and they are known for national parks. Western Canada has many volcanoes and is part of the system of volcanoes found around the margins of the Pacific Ocean, which is called the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Economy
    Canada is one of the richest country of the world. Lifestyle is on high rank. The biggest economic partner are USA and Mexico. The most important for economy is mining of wood and oil. Canada have big reserve of natural gas. Energy is getting from hydroelectric stations.

Places of interest
 Niagara falls- The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River which is between lakes Erie and Ontario. Watefall is 52 m high.Rocky mountains- there are many national parks, beautiful mountains and small lakes with beautiful view and scenery.
 CN Tower- it is tallest building of the World is 533 meters tall in Toronto.Casa Loma- is the majestic castle of Canada. The castle is a mark of splendor and elegance of the early European elegance.

Sport
    National sports are ice hockey and lacrosse. Very popular are skiing, baseball or fooball but everything is affected by season.

Ireland
Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe which lies to the north-west of continental Europe. On the north Ireland border with North Ireland, Atlantic ocean is on the west, Irish sea on the east and Keltic sea on the south. Ireland covers more than 80% of the Irish island. 20% pertains to Northern Ireland.

History
Ireland is a successor of dominium called Irish independent state. This dominium originate in 1922 when all Irish island get out from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. But next day Northern Ireland join up back to United Kingdom.

Political system
Ireland is republic with president which is head of state. Today president is women Mary McAleese. National languages are Irish and English. Capital city is Dublin.


Geografy
A ring of coastal mountains surrounds low central plains. The highest peak is Carrauntoohil. The River Shannoneith 400km, is the longest river in Ireland. On this river are three big lakes Lough Allen, Lough Ree a Lough Derg. The island's lush vegetation, a product of its mild climate and frequent rainfall, earns it the nickname "Emerald Island".

Places of interest
Giant's Causeway – It´s the rock formation on the coast shire Antrim. It belong to UNESCO monument.Killarney National Park – It´s located beside the town of Killarney. It was the first national park established in Ireland.Blarney Castle – It´s a medieval stronghold in Blarney. The strongholold have beautiful garden.
Dublin Castle – It´s one of the oldest bulding in Dublin. The most interesting is the tower from 13. century.