Regions of Canada
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1.1. Where
The canadian shield is covered by Ontario, Quebec,Newfoundland, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, and Yukon. It is the largest physiographic region in Canada.
1.2. Description of Land
This is the oldest of the landform regions. It was once a volcano range that was worn down by erosion and glaciers. There are many lakes, so it is popular for cottaging and recreatin.
1.3. Natural Resources
The canadian shield is an important source of gold, silver, copper, and nickel. It is also important for hydroelectricity.
1.4. Population
Population density is low at 13.2 people/km2 with less than 2.3 million people living in the region (“Canadian Shield - an Overview | ScienceDirect Topics” n.d.).
2. Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands
2.1. Where
This is the smallest but most populated region. It covers Ontario and Quebec.
2.2. Description of Land
Primarily made of sedimentary rocks. Has many lakes, flat plains, and rolling hills. Also has the niagara escarpment.
2.3. Natural Resources
- Fertile soil.
2.4. Population
A very high population density at 120.7 people/km2 and a population of 10,059,562 (Government of Canada 2022).
3. Appalachians
3.1. Where
Covered by Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI.
3.2. Description of Land
High mountains that were rounded by millions of years of erosion. These mountains drop right into the Atlantic ocean, creating sheltered bays, inlets, and deep harbours ideal for ships.
3.3. Natural Resources
3.4. Population
The appalachians have a low population density at 9.3 people/km2 and the region has a population of 860,24 people (Government of Canada 2022).
4. Interior Plains
4.1. Where
The interior plains are covered by Alberta andSaskatchewan, and parts of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.
4.2. Description of Land
Wide open landscapes with gentle hills and large lakes.
4.3. Natural Resources
- Fertile soil. Most of our crops are grown here.
- Coal, petroleum, natural gas, oil.
4.4. Population
Has a population density of 10.8 people/km2. Holds about 19% of Canada's population.
5. Western Cordillera
5.1. Where
The Cordillera is covered by British Columbia, Yuko, and some of Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
5.2. Description of Land
These are the rocky mountains(800km wide). The cordillera has high and jagged mountains with active valley glaciers in some places. It is a popular tourist destination
5.3. Natural Resources
- Sedimentary rock
5.4. Population
I could not get an exact population density, because the population has an extremely uneven distribution. It is home to around 5.9 million people, and BC accounts for most of them. . The georgia depression zone has a population density of 192 people/km2. The rest have small population densities that range between 0.0 and 1 people/km2
6. Innuitian Mountains/Arctic Lands
6.1. Where
The Arctic Lands are covered by Yukon, The Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. They cover 25% of the global arctic.
6.2. Description of Land
The Innuitian mountains in this region are young mountains with high peaks. The land is permanently frozen. Also, the region contains thousands of islands.
6.3. Natural Resources
6.4. Population
A very low population density at ~0.0098 people/km2 and a population of 23,073. (“Arctic Archipelago” 2025).
7. Hudson Bay Lowlands
7.1. Where
The lowlands are covered by Ontario. Manitoba, Nunavut, and Quebec City.
7.2. Description of Land
Low flat wetland are that was once a volcano range. It is covered in bogs and wetlands and has many wide rivers.
7.3. Natural Resources
- Some forestry
7.4. Population
The hudson bay lowlands have a population of 12,008 and a population density estimated to be less than 1 person/km2
8. Elsewhere
8.1. References
8.2. In my garden
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