Vypracovala: Mgr. Katarína Matiašková

 

 

 

Canada

It is the second largest country in the world.

It is bordered by the USA in the south, the Pacific Ocean and Alaska in the west, the Arctic Ocean in the north and the Atlantic Ocean in the east.


Lakes:

Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Great Bear Lake


Rivers:

St. Lawrence River, Columbia, Yukon



Canada is divided into seven regions, each with a very different landscape and climate:

The Pacific Coast – it has the most moderate climate

The Cordillera – there are the Rocky Mountains, the Coast Mountains and there are Canada´s highest peaks

The Prairies – there are the richest grain-producing regions

The Canadian Shield – it includes a huge inland sea called Hudson Bay

The Great Lakes – it contains Canada´s two largest cities Montreal and Toronto

The Atlantic Provinces – are the richest fishing areas in the world

The Arctic – it is no longer inaccessible, the winters are long, bitterly cold and dark


  • Ottawa is the capital
  • Other cities: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec
  • Official currency is Canadian dollar which has 100 cents
  • English and French are spoken languages



Interesting places to visit:

Niagara Falls – the most popular tourist attraction, lie on the border between Canada and the USA, Canadian part of Niagara Falls is bigger than one in the USA

Montreal – is the world´s second largest French speaking city

Lake Louise – is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world

Quebec city – has the part called Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Toronto – is a trendy city with great entertainment, restaurants and several attractions




Commonwealth of Australia

(Austrálsky zväz)

Australia is the world´s smallest continent situated between the Pacific and the Indian oceans.


Islands: 

Tasmania, Flinders Island

The surface of Australia is mostly flat


Parts:

The Great Western Plateau - there are 3 deserts in central Australia – the Great Sandy Desert, the Gibson Desert and the Great Victoria Desert.

The Central-Eastern Lowland – it is mostly covered by the tropic forests and savannah, rivers and lakes like Lake Eyre, Lake Torrens.

The Australian Cordilleras – they are along the eastern coast


  • There are six states and two territories in Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, island state Tasmania and territories: Australian Capital Territory, Northen Territory
  • Australia has some animals not to be seen in the rest of the world (koala, kangaroo, dingo, Tasmanian devil, ...)
  • Aborigines are Australian´s native inhabitants
  • The existence of the continent is set in 13th century
  • Canberra is the capital
  • Other towns: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
  • Currency – Australian dollar which has 100 cents
  • The official language is English, there are also Aboriginal languages spoken



Interesting places to visit:

The Opera House in Sydney – it has its typical architecture

Sydney – it is the oldest and largest city in Australia

Great Barrier Reef – coral reef, is the top Australia´s attraction, it is the world´s largest feature

Red Centre – it is a reddish rock that is the world´s largest monolith

Melbourne – it is considered to be the most stylish of Australian cities

 

 

 

Použitá literatúra:

Chudý, T., Chudá, J.: Some basic facts about English speaking countries, Príroda, Bratislava, 2001

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/top-10-places-to-visit-in-australia.html

http://hubpages.com/hub/Top_Ten_Places_to_Visit_in_Canada