* Canada
Country: Canada
Languages: English and French
Population: 34 million
GDP: $1.574 trillion
Ranked 8th in the ease of doing business out of 183 countries, Canada stands tall in economy. Canada is a leading producer of agricultural products. Canada is the leading producer of zinc and uranium, and the largest exporters of gold, nickel, lead and aluminum.
According to the Building Canada plan, Canada will spend $33 million on its economic reforms in response to the current economic crisis. APEC plays a significant role because most of its import and export trades are with APEC members, and most often with the United States. (Can369)
By Mark Lombawa
For recent economic information see;
UHERO APEC Project
http://www.uhero.hawaii.edu/74/apec-project
For flag, map, pictures and information see:
World Factbook, The
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html