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