Canada is a part of Commonwealth led by queen Elizabeth II, submitted in Canada by the general-governor. Political build of Canada - constitutional monarchy. A legislature - two-chamber parliament (the Senate and the House of Commons). Legislative and executive branches of authority are incorporated and separated from judicial.
Nestled on the banks of the Ottawa and Rideau rivers, approximately 200 km. West of Montreal and 400 km. Northeast of Toronto, Ottawa is rich in culture and heritage. Ottawa is bests known as Canada's capital, but it is also a leader in the new economy and its residents enjoy an enviable quality of life. Federal government also seats there. Ottawa region, covering an area 4662 square km., is the fourth largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a population of just 1 million people.
Ottawa was founded in 1826. In 1969 the Regional Government was created. On January 1, 2001, the new City of Ottawa was created. The building of the Parliament is situated in the center of the city.
There is a great number of museums in Ottawa: Bytown museum, Canada Aviation museum, Canada Science and Technology museum, Canadian museum of Civilization, Canadian museum of Nature, Canadian Postal museum, the Canadian War museum and etc.
In Ottawa you are able to find buildings, built in different architectural styles: modern skyscrapers and old churches, for example, St. Patrick's Basilica, founded in 1855.
Because of its position as the capital of Canada and seat of the federal government, Ottawa has traditionally enjoyed a stable economy and measured growth. In turn, this has provided a supportive business environment for its commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality and government-related industries. However, over the years, the city's economy has diversified to include a thriving and dynamic community of private sector firms and over 1,000 national associations(an estimated 350 associations house their national headquarters in Ottawa).