Canada

Taxonomy

Code

7005685 Map of Canada

Scope note(s)

  • 1867-.

Source note(s)

  • Inhabited by ancestors of Amerindians and Inuit in Upper Palaeolithic or earlier; evolved diverse cultures over vast area; Norse settlements by 1000 CE; English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese claimed territory from the 16th century; under British control from 1759; official languages are English and French.

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Hierarchical terms

Equivalent terms

Canada

Associated terms

Canada

1 Archival description results for Canada

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Canadian Red Ensign miniature flag

The miniature flag is a representation of the Canadian flag at the time capsule was installed. It is the British red ensign which features the Union Jack in the upper corner (the canton), while the shield of the coat of arms of Canada made it distinctly Canadian.