The Prairies
include the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Much of the land is flat and fertile, excellent
for farming and rich in
energy resources. In western Alberta, the Prairies end and the Rocky Mountains begin. The Canadian Rockies include some
of the largest peaks in North
America.
On the West Coast,
the province of British Columbia is famous for its mountain ranges and forests. Natural resources such
as lumber and fish are important
to the economy. Fruit farming is also a major industry, as is tourism.
The North
consists of Canada's three territories: Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Together, they make
up over one-third of Canada's
land mass. Northern resources include oil, natural gas, gold, lead and zinc.
Canada, the
worlds second largest country. Its a land of tremendous opportunities. Canada requires young, dynamic, educated
skilled workers.