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My NovosibirskMy NovosibirskI live in Novosibirsk. It is a I live in Novosibirsk. It is a large city. There are many large city. There are many interesting places. The interesting places. The theatre of opera and ballet theatre of opera and ballet is considered the symbol of is considered the symbol of Novosibirsk. It is places at Novosibirsk. It is places at the centre of Novosibirsk. the centre of Novosibirsk. Also in my city there are Also in my city there are many other theatres, many other theatres, museums, picture galleries museums, picture galleries and circus. There are and circus. There are some beautiful fountains in some beautiful fountains in different places and different places and recently new large fountain recently new large fountain was open near the State was open near the State public scientific and public scientific and technical library(SPSTL). technical library(SPSTL). Peoples in my country Peoples in my country name themselves name themselves Siberians. The flag of my Siberians. The flag of my cite and coat of arms are:cite and coat of arms are:

Maxim Raschupkin

SightsSightsMy name is Zina. I from My name is Zina. I from Novosibirsk. We have zoo, Novosibirsk. We have zoo, circus, opera theatre, local-circus, opera theatre, local-history museum, a botanical history museum, a botanical garden, Lenin's house and the garden, Lenin's house and the house Bitter. The most house Bitter. The most interesting I think it a zoo. He interesting I think it a zoo. He enters into 10 best zoos of the enters into 10 best zoos of the world. Our inhabitants join world. Our inhabitants join language, a nationality, a flag, language, a nationality, a flag, the arms, the native land and the arms, the native land and laws. Our flag is painted in red, laws. Our flag is painted in red, dark blue, white. White - dark blue, white. White - cleanliness. Red-blood spilled cleanliness. Red-blood spilled for the Native land. Dark blue-for the Native land. Dark blue-skysky..

Zina Kuznectova

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Many sights are in my city.Many sights are in my city.For example: Monument of glory, For example: Monument of glory,

sport-ice palace of "Siberia“, sport-ice palace of "Siberia“, theatre of opera and ballet , zoo.theatre of opera and ballet , zoo.

Embankment "River station“ is most Embankment "River station“ is most interesting in my city, because interesting in my city, because park, motor ship, ,attraction park, motor ship, ,attraction consorts are in embankment" consorts are in embankment" River station".River station".

People in my country look like People in my country look like Moscow-Moscow-

-is capital our country.-is capital our country.I am from capital of Siberia-I am from capital of Siberia-

Novosibirsk.Novosibirsk.Symbols in my county's flag: white, Symbols in my county's flag: white,

red, blue stripes.red, blue stripes.two head eagle is symbol in my two head eagle is symbol in my

country's coat of arms. Because country's coat of arms. Because Russia extend from west to east Russia extend from west to east and two head eagle observe for and two head eagle observe for all territory.all territory. Sergey Smirnyh

SightsSightsHi! My name is Nastya. I’m from Russia Hi! My name is Nastya. I’m from Russia in Novosibirsk. The most interesting place in Novosibirsk. The most interesting place in our city are the zoo and garden of hero’s in our city are the zoo and garden of hero’s of revolution, Opera and ballet theatre, of revolution, Opera and ballet theatre, bridge over the river. People in our city bridge over the river. People in our city are with big eyes.are with big eyes.

Our flag has three colors. White, blue, red. Our flag has three colors. White, blue, red. On length of the second half 19 ages amongst On length of the second half 19 ages amongst historian were winnowed disputes what flag historian were winnowed disputes what flag to consider national: white-blue-red or black-to consider national: white-blue-red or black-yellow-white. The Question was is officially yellow-white. The Question was is officially solved(decided) April 28 1883 (7 May 1883 solved(decided) April 28 1883 (7 May 1883 this(it) decision were comprised of this(it) decision were comprised of Meeting(Assembly) of the legalizations to Meeting(Assembly) of the legalizations to Russian empire.), when "Command about Russian empire.), when "Command about flag embellishment of the buildings in solemn flag embellishment of the buildings in solemn occasions" Alexander III, biased to(towards), occasions" Alexander III, biased to(towards), ordered to use solely white-blue-red flag. Our ordered to use solely white-blue-red flag. Our coat of arms two-headed eagle. Basically coat of arms two-headed eagle. Basically material were take from essay of the captain material were take from essay of the captain to Russian army "Russian State Eagle" to Russian army "Russian State Eagle" which(who) was typed in Paris 1966. Already which(who) was typed in Paris 1966. Already after death of the author. Probably this(it) after death of the author. Probably this(it) most full(complete) study(research; most full(complete) study(research; investigation) of such sort(gender), from(of; investigation) of such sort(gender), from(of; out of) all which(who) me to manage to find out of) all which(who) me to manage to find and, I not in(to; at) cohere to measure do not and, I not in(to; at) cohere to measure do not pretend these material on pretend these material on authorship(copyright ability). authorship(copyright ability).

Nastya Petrova

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I am from Novosibirsk. The heart of Novosibirsk in the Lenin’s I am from Novosibirsk. The heart of Novosibirsk in the Lenin’s Square. It’s a central square of the city.Square. It’s a central square of the city.

The most interesting sight of Novosibirsk state Academic The most interesting sight of Novosibirsk state Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.Opera and Ballet Theatre.

The capital of Russia is Moscow. Moscow is a multinational The capital of Russia is Moscow. Moscow is a multinational city. People of many nationalities live here. Most of the city. People of many nationalities live here. Most of the people are Russians, but it is also inhabited by Ukrainians, people are Russians, but it is also inhabited by Ukrainians, Byelorussians, Jews, Tatars and many other nationalities. Byelorussians, Jews, Tatars and many other nationalities. Muscovites are very sociable and hospitable people. Muscovites are very sociable and hospitable people.

The State symbol of Russia is a three-colored banner with The State symbol of Russia is a three-colored banner with three horizontal stripes: white, blue and red. The white three horizontal stripes: white, blue and red. The white stripe symbolizes the earth, the blue one the sky and red stripe symbolizes the earth, the blue one the sky and red one symbolizes liberty. one symbolizes liberty.

The national symbol of

Russia is two-heated eagle watching the West and the East, Europe

and Asia.

Yuliya Brus

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C.N. TowerC.N. Tower

The CN Tower is located in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. From 1975 to The CN Tower is located in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. From 1975 to September 12, it was the tallest freestanding building in the world. It September 12, it was the tallest freestanding building in the world. It stands 553.33 metres tall, with 1776 stairs. People are allowed to stands 553.33 metres tall, with 1776 stairs. People are allowed to enter the CN Tower, and at the top, there is a rotating restaurant. In enter the CN Tower, and at the top, there is a rotating restaurant. In another part, there is a glass floor which you can stand on to see another part, there is a glass floor which you can stand on to see how high up you are.how high up you are.

Niagara FallsNiagara Falls

There are 2 parts of Niagara Falls; one in the U.S.A., and one in There are 2 parts of Niagara Falls; one in the U.S.A., and one in Canada. There are 168000 metres of water that fall from the Canada. There are 168000 metres of water that fall from the waterfall each minute, and every once in awhile, some mental bloke waterfall each minute, and every once in awhile, some mental bloke

jumps off the bridge at the top in a barrel. 5 out of 15 ofjumps off the bridge at the top in a barrel. 5 out of 15 of them have them have died. The falls are also used for hydroelectricity, because it is the died. The falls are also used for hydroelectricity, because it is the

most powerful waterfall in North America. Themost powerful waterfall in North America. The Falls were formed by Falls were formed by melting glaciers, and there is a series of tunnels behind it.melting glaciers, and there is a series of tunnels behind it.

Ottawa RiverOttawa River

The Ottawa river is a 1271 kilometre long The Ottawa river is a 1271 kilometre long river with 2 provinces and 43 cities beside river with 2 provinces and 43 cities beside it. It goes from Lake Capimitchigama in it. It goes from Lake Capimitchigama in central Quebec all the way to the Saint central Quebec all the way to the Saint Lawrence River. It's amazing for kayaking Lawrence River. It's amazing for kayaking and whitewater rafting.and whitewater rafting.

Royal Botanical GardensRoyal Botanical Gardensestablished as an independent entity in 1941established as an independent entity in 1941Royal Botanical Gardens is the steward of over Royal Botanical Gardens is the steward of over 900 hectares of ecologically sensitive natural 900 hectares of ecologically sensitive natural landslandsAround this time of year they grow Poinsettias and Around this time of year they grow Poinsettias and holiday plants, indoor tropical plants, holiday plants, indoor tropical plants, Mediterranean plants, orchids, cacti and Mediterranean plants, orchids, cacti and succulentssucculents

Handin Okenge

Canada’s WonderlandCanada’s Wonderland

Location and OverviewLocation and Overview

Canada's Wonderland is a 330 acre theme park located in Canada's Wonderland is a 330 acre theme park located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, 30 kilometres north of Toronto, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, 30 kilometres north of Toronto, Ontario. It is considered one of North America's best amusement Ontario. It is considered one of North America's best amusement parks, with more than 200 attractions. The park is open parks, with more than 200 attractions. The park is open seasonally from May to October. While under Paramount Pictures seasonally from May to October. While under Paramount Pictures

(later bought by Viacom) ownership from 1994(later bought by Viacom) ownership from 1994 until 2006, the until 2006, the park was known as Paramount Canada's Wonderland, until it was park was known as Paramount Canada's Wonderland, until it was sold to Cedar Fair and reverted to its original name. The park has sold to Cedar Fair and reverted to its original name. The park has also been the most attended seasonal theme park in North also been the most attended seasonal theme park in North America for two years running (2005 and 2006).Park attendance America for two years running (2005 and 2006).Park attendance in 2005 was 3.7 million people. In 2006, attendance was just over in 2005 was 3.7 million people. In 2006, attendance was just over 3.2 million. A season’s pass in 2008 will cost an adult $88 and a 3.2 million. A season’s pass in 2008 will cost an adult $88 and a child $66.child $66.

HistoryHistory

In 1972, the Taft Broadcasting In 1972, the Taft Broadcasting Company first proposed building a Company first proposed building a 1.50 km² (330 acre) theme park in 1.50 km² (330 acre) theme park in the small village of Maple, now part the small village of Maple, now part of Vaughan, Ontario.of Vaughan, Ontario.

On June 13, 1979, Ontario Premier On June 13, 1979, Ontario Premier William Davis depressed the William Davis depressed the plunger on an electronic detonating plunger on an electronic detonating device, triggering an explosion on device, triggering an explosion on the site. Construction on Canada’s the site. Construction on Canada’s Wonderland began immediately Wonderland began immediately and continued through to early and continued through to early 1981.On May 23, 1981, Canada's 1981.On May 23, 1981, Canada's Wonderland was officially opened.Wonderland was officially opened.

The park's former connection to Hanna-Barbera productions was The park's former connection to Hanna-Barbera productions was reduced after Paramount Pictures purchased the park. Then the park reduced after Paramount Pictures purchased the park. Then the park was renamed Paramount Canada's Wonderland. After Viacom bought was renamed Paramount Canada's Wonderland. After Viacom bought Paramount in 1994, they started using Nickelodeon cartoon characters Paramount in 1994, they started using Nickelodeon cartoon characters that were familiar to a new generation. While the Nickelodeon channel that were familiar to a new generation. While the Nickelodeon channel is not available in Canada, many of the network's shows air on YTV.is not available in Canada, many of the network's shows air on YTV.

On 14 May 2006, it was announced that Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. On 14 May 2006, it was announced that Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. was interested in acquiring the five Paramount theme parks, including was interested in acquiring the five Paramount theme parks, including Canada's Wonderland. The deal was completed on 30 June 2006. Canada's Wonderland. The deal was completed on 30 June 2006.

In August 2007, Cedar Fair announced that Fearfest would be renamed In August 2007, Cedar Fair announced that Fearfest would be renamed Halloween Haunt to remain consistent with other Cedar Fair parks, Halloween Haunt to remain consistent with other Cedar Fair parks, they discontinued the Spooktacular show and extended its regular they discontinued the Spooktacular show and extended its regular operating season until the last weekend in October. So, the park is operating season until the last weekend in October. So, the park is open to the public during the day, and Halloween Haunt runs in the open to the public during the day, and Halloween Haunt runs in the late evenings on October weekends. The park also announced a new late evenings on October weekends. The park also announced a new hypercoaster called Behemoth, which will be the largest roller coaster hypercoaster called Behemoth, which will be the largest roller coaster in Canada, and will open in May 2008. Behemoth will also be the tallest in Canada, and will open in May 2008. Behemoth will also be the tallest ride in the park, reaching three feet taller than the park's ride Drop ride in the park, reaching three feet taller than the park's ride Drop Zone.Zone.

RidesRides

Today, Canada's Wonderland has over 200 attractions, including over Today, Canada's Wonderland has over 200 attractions, including over 60 thrill rides. The park has North America's 3rd greatest number of 60 thrill rides. The park has North America's 3rd greatest number of roller coasters with 14 in total, and North America's greatest variety. roller coasters with 14 in total, and North America's greatest variety. The park features eight themed areas on 330 acres (1.3 km²) of land The park features eight themed areas on 330 acres (1.3 km²) of land which includes a 20 acre (81,000 m²) waterpark called Splash Works. which includes a 20 acre (81,000 m²) waterpark called Splash Works. Splash Works has over 2 million gallons (7,570 m³) of heated water, Splash Works has over 2 million gallons (7,570 m³) of heated water, Canada's largest outdoor wave pool measuring 36,000 square feet Canada's largest outdoor wave pool measuring 36,000 square feet (3,300 m²), a lazy river, and 16 water slides.(3,300 m²), a lazy river, and 16 water slides.

Canada Science and technologyCanada Science and technologymuseum museum

first opened in 1967(celebrating it’s 40th anniversary)first opened in 1967(celebrating it’s 40th anniversary)

museum in ottawamuseum in ottawa

has exhibitions on astronomy, simple machines, energy (light, sound...) has exhibitions on astronomy, simple machines, energy (light, sound...) movement, materials...movement, materials...

includes exhibitions, boutique, party rooms and classroomsincludes exhibitions, boutique, party rooms and classrooms

Some interesting facts about the Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint:Some interesting facts about the Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint:

The oldest and one of the largest gold refineries in the Western The oldest and one of the largest gold refineries in the Western Hemisphere is located at the Mint in Ottawa. Hemisphere is located at the Mint in Ottawa.

The Mint produces coins for such places as the Czech The Mint produces coins for such places as the Czech Republic and Zambia. Republic and Zambia.

Every one of the collector coins produced in Ottawa is Every one of the collector coins produced in Ottawa is inspected at the press to ensure premium quality.inspected at the press to ensure premium quality.

We call the one dollar coin a "loonie" because it has an image We call the one dollar coin a "loonie" because it has an image of a loon (a bird) on it. We call the two-dollar coin a 'twoonie'. of a loon (a bird) on it. We call the two-dollar coin a 'twoonie'.

The gold Maple Leaf Coin is 99.99% pure. The gold Maple Leaf Coin is 99.99% pure.

The Royal Canadian Mint was the first to refine gold to this The Royal Canadian Mint was the first to refine gold to this level of purity for commercial distribution,level of purity for commercial distribution,

establishing a new international gold standard. establishing a new international gold standard.

Lansdowne Park is a sports center.Lansdowne Park is a sports center.

It has a dome, a rink an indoor and It has a dome, a rink an indoor and outdoor soccer pitch. outdoor soccer pitch.

It is also the home of the Ottawa 67s It is also the home of the Ottawa 67s who are a hockey team. who are a hockey team.

One really big event in July was the U-One really big event in July was the U-20 FIFA World Cup. Argentina won it.20 FIFA World Cup. Argentina won it.

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Rocky MountainsRocky Mountains

The Rockies are a famous North American Mountain range that runs The Rockies are a famous North American Mountain range that runs mostly along the north western part of the continent. In Canada, it mostly along the north western part of the continent. In Canada, it runs through British Columbia and Alberta, before crossing the runs through British Columbia and Alberta, before crossing the boarder into the United States. boarder into the United States.

The Canadian Rockies have a different appearance than most because The Canadian Rockies have a different appearance than most because they are heavily glaciated which caused them to be very pointed with they are heavily glaciated which caused them to be very pointed with deep u-shaped valleys and glaciers. The American Rockies on the deep u-shaped valleys and glaciers. The American Rockies on the other hand, are more rounded at the peaks and have v-shaped valleys. other hand, are more rounded at the peaks and have v-shaped valleys.

Here are some other interesting facts:Here are some other interesting facts:

Tallest Mountain in the Canadian Rockies is Mnt Robinson at 3, 954mTallest Mountain in the Canadian Rockies is Mnt Robinson at 3, 954m

Most difficult climb in the Rockies is Mount Alberta at 3,619Most difficult climb in the Rockies is Mount Alberta at 3,619

There are 5 national parks in the Rockies named Banff, Jasper, There are 5 national parks in the Rockies named Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho and WatertonKootenay, Yoho and Waterton

Mount LoganMount Logan

Mount Logan is the tallest mountain in Canada and the second highest Mount Logan is the tallest mountain in Canada and the second highest in North American. It is 5959 meters tall, located in the Yukon Territory in North American. It is 5959 meters tall, located in the Yukon Territory in Cluane National Park. The first successful accent was on Tuesday, in Cluane National Park. The first successful accent was on Tuesday, June 23rd, 1925 by a group of 4 mountaineers. June 23rd, 1925 by a group of 4 mountaineers.

One very unique feature of this mountain is the very wide base. In fact, One very unique feature of this mountain is the very wide base. In fact, the circumference is the largest of any mountain in world. This the circumference is the largest of any mountain in world. This mountain was named in honour of William Edmond Logan who was the mountain was named in honour of William Edmond Logan who was the first Director of the Geological Survey of Canada. first Director of the Geological Survey of Canada.

Valley of the Ten PeaksValley of the Ten Peaks

The Valley of the Ten Peaks is located in Banff National park that is The Valley of the Ten Peaks is located in Banff National park that is crowded by 10 mountain peaks surround Moraine Lake. The tallest crowded by 10 mountain peaks surround Moraine Lake. The tallest mountain is Delta Form at 3,424m. This is both a famous and beautiful mountain is Delta Form at 3,424m. This is both a famous and beautiful location and was on the Canadian $20 bill for many years. The lake is a location and was on the Canadian $20 bill for many years. The lake is a stunning turquoise and in a photo you would not believe the colour stunning turquoise and in a photo you would not believe the colour until you see it with your own eyes. The lake is this colour because it is until you see it with your own eyes. The lake is this colour because it is made from melted glaciers and is freezing cold. In some areas near the made from melted glaciers and is freezing cold. In some areas near the lake, you must travel with a number of people because of the presence lake, you must travel with a number of people because of the presence of grizzly bears.of grizzly bears.