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Canada (pronounced /'kʰænədə/ in English and /kanadɔ/ in Canadian French) is the world's second-largest country by total area, occupying most of northern North America. Extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, Canada shares land borders with the United States to the south and to the northwest.

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Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top, is reflected on the windshield of a Honda vehicle on display, bottom, in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top, is reflected on the windshield of a Honda vehicle on display, bottom, in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Passersby are reflected on the front part of Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Passersby are reflected on the front part of Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co.'s headquarters is reflected on a displayed car in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co.'s headquarters is reflected on a displayed car in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle is on display in front of the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle is on display in front of the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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A man walks by a Honda's vehicle on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

A man walks by a Honda's vehicle on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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A woman walks by a Honda's vehicle on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

A woman walks by a Honda's vehicle on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co.'s vehicles are on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co.'s vehicles are on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top,  is reflected on the front glass of a Honda's vehicle on display, bottom,  in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.  The Feb.10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010,  that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top, is reflected on the front glass of a Honda's vehicle on display, bottom, in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb.10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Jennifer Heil of Canada during a mogul practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Jennifer Heil of Canada during a mogul practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada during a mogul practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Alexandre Bilodeau of Canada during a mogul practice session at the Cypress Mountain snowboard and freestyle ski venue during a training session at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Canada's Caroline Ouellette signs the Olympic truce wall Tuesday, Feb.  9 2010 at the athletes village in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an Art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

Canada's Caroline Ouellette signs the Olympic truce wall Tuesday, Feb. 9 2010 at the athletes village in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an Art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

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Canada figure skating pair Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay train at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Canada figure skating pair Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay train at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Canada figure skating pair Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay train at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Canada figure skating pair Anabelle Langlois and Cody Hay train at the Olympic Village at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean unveils the Olympic "Truce Wall" Tuesday, Feb 9 2010 at the athletes' village. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean unveils the Olympic "Truce Wall" Tuesday, Feb 9 2010 at the athletes' village. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

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Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean unveils the Olympic truce wall Tuesday, Feb.  9,  2010 at the athletes village in Vancouver. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an Art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean unveils the Olympic truce wall Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at the athletes village in Vancouver. The truce installation is two walls decorated with metal panels featuring aboriginal designs. Parts of an Art installation at the Vancouver Olympic athlete's village will be auctioned off to benefit relief efforts in Haiti.

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Canada's Patrick Chan from Toronto practices his routine during a men's figure skating practice Tuesday February 9, 2010 at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

Canada's Patrick Chan from Toronto practices his routine during a men's figure skating practice Tuesday February 9, 2010 at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

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Canada's Governor-General Michaelle Jean and IOC President Jacques Rogge greet native elders at the Olympics athletes village in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on  Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Canada's Governor-General Michaelle Jean and IOC President Jacques Rogge greet native elders at the Olympics athletes village in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, William R. Crosbie speaks during a joint press conference with Afghan Interior Minister Hanif Atmar and Canadian Police Commander, Graham Muir, not in the photo, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday,  Feb. 9, 2010. Crosbie called the policing strategy "a priority focus for Canada because credible, professional Afghan police is key to fostering security."

Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, William R. Crosbie speaks during a joint press conference with Afghan Interior Minister Hanif Atmar and Canadian Police Commander, Graham Muir, not in the photo, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Crosbie called the policing strategy "a priority focus for Canada because credible, professional Afghan police is key to fostering security."

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Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top, is reflected on the windshield of a Honda vehicle on display, bottom, in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co. headquarters, top, is reflected on the windshield of a Honda vehicle on display, bottom, in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Passersby are reflected on the front part of Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Passersby are reflected on the front part of Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle on display at the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co.'s headquarters is reflected on a displayed car in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co.'s headquarters is reflected on a displayed car in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle is on display in front of the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle is on display in front of the automaker's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000.   The Feb. 10, 2010  announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

A man walks by Honda's vehicles on display at the headquarters of Honda Motor Co., in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Honda Motor Co. says it is adding 17,000 more cars in Japan and elsewhere to an existing global recall for faulty airbags, bringing the latest round of recalls to 437,000. The Feb. 10, 2010 announcement in Tokyo came after Honda said Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, that it is adding more than 378,000 cars to the recall in the U.S. and Canada.

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