Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and the country's fourth largest city. Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada in 1857. It is a major metropolis made up of eleven historic townships, ten of which are from historic Carleton County and one from historic Russell. Unlike other countries, Canada does not have federal capital district. The city is a municipality within the Province of Ontario. It is also a part of the officially designated National Capital Region that includes neighboring Quebec municipalities such as Gatineau and Chelsea. The Liberal Party favored city is also the legislative capital of the Northwest Territories. The capital city of Ottawa is served by VIA Rail passenger service, a number of airlines that fly into Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and inter-city bus companies.

Economy: Ottawa is the center for lumber milling and square-cut timber industry in the country as well as for North America. It is a center for diversified businesses, with sectors ranging from a $10.5 billion advanced technology sector to a $400 million agricultural sector.

Canadian federal government and the hi-tech industry are the primary employers of the city. With the launch of major companies in the city it is known by the name "Silicon Valley North."

Tourist Attractions: Ottawa is often attracted by tourists from far and wide. The National Research Council of Canada, the short wave time signal station and the 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada draws the attention of the world for its extra ordinary features. The city possesses a number of museums focusing on various fields. Canada and the World Pavilion, Canada Agriculture Museum Canada Aviation Museum, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian War Museum and National Museum of Science and Technology lure the visitors from where they absorb many relevant information about the country. Tourists gather here to be a part of the celebration of the Canada Tulip Festival, a major annual cultural event in the city. The other centers of attraction in the city are National Arts Center, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Bluesfest, Parliament Hill, Dominion Arboretum and Laurier House.

STATE	Canada
COUNTRY	Canada
LOCATION	Located in the Ottawa Valley on the eastern edge of the province of Ontario. It lies on the banks of the Ottawa River, that forms the border between the two provinces.
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES	Latitude 45º25'15? N, Longitude 75º41'24? W
AREA	2,778.64 sq. km
POPULATION	808, 391