5 Regions Definitions and Facts Flashcards
Core Region
Includes providence where French made their first permanent settlement
Atlantic Region
Providences that are islands in Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Region
Many islands and good harbors for trade, mountainous
Northern Region
Canada’s three territories
Prairie Region
Covers Canada’s central plains
Population Core Region
Most Canadians live there
Around 21.6 million people
Population Atlantic Region
Slow population growth
Rapidly aging population
Population Pacific Region
Almost 5 million people
Most live around Vancouver and Victoria
Population Northern Region
100,000 people
Least population
Population Prairie Region
More than 6 million people
Most rapidly growing
Language Core
Most speak English in Ontario
English and French are official languages
Language Atlantic
English as 1st language
French used often
Language Pacific
English 1st
Chinese is also often used
Language Northern
Mostly just English
Inuit speak Inkatut
Language Prairie
Mostly English
Also French and German
Climate Core
Humid Continental
Around 70° F in July
Climate Atlantic
Humid Continental
Mild and wet winters
Climate Pacific
Marine West Coast
Warmer than others
Climate Northern
Mostly Tundra
Subarctic in the south part
Climate Prairie
Semiarid and Humid Continental in south
Subarctic in North
