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banana
Fruit of the genus Musa (family Musaceae), a gigantic herbaceous plant spread by rhizomes, and one of the most important food crops of the world. The banana is consumed extensively throughout the tropics, where it is grown, and is valued in the temperate zone for its flavor, nutritional value, and constant availability. Hundreds of varieties are cultivated. Perhaps the most important species is the common banana, M. sapientum. The ripe fruit is high in carbohydrates (mainly sugar), potassium, and vitamins C and A, and low in protein and fat. Though usually eaten fresh, bananas may also be cooked. The U.S. imports more bananas than does any other country. See also plantain.


Calais
Seaport (pop., 1990: 76,000), N France, located on the Strait of Dover. Originally a fishing village built on an island, it was improved by the count of Flanders in 997 and fortified by the count of Boulogne in 1224. It was taken in 1347 by Edward III of England, and after 1450 was the only remaining English possession in France. The 2d duc de Guise, took Calais from the English in 1558. In World War II it was a main objective in the German drive to the sea in 1940. It is an important passenger port and is near the French terminus of the Channel Tunnel. The city is famous for its lace and embroideries.


Canaan
Ancient name for an area of shifting boundaries but centered on Palestine. Coastal Canaanite civilization dates to the Paleolithic era; towns developed in Neolithic times (c.7000-4000 BC). The name appears in writings from the 15th cent. BC. Invaded by the Hebrews (Jews) c.1200 BC, who settled in S areas, it was later invaded by the Philistines. In the 10th cent. BC the Israelites, under King David, broke the Philistine power, and Canaan became the Land of Israel, the "Promised Land" of the biblical book of Exodus.


Canada
Nation, N. America. Area: 3,851,808 sq mi (9,976,185 sq km). Population (1997): 30,287,000. Capital: Ottawa. People of British and French descent compose more than half the population; there are significant minorities of German, Italian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Dutch, Amer. Indian, and Eskimo (Inuit) origin. Languages: English, French (both official). Religions: Roman Catholicism, Protestantism (United Church of Canada, Anglican Church of Canada). Currency: Canadian dollar. Canada may be divided into several physiographic regions. A large interior basin centered on Hudson Bay and covering nearly four-fifths of the country is composed of the Canadian (Laurentian) Shield, the interior plains, and the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence lowlands. Rimming the basin are highland regions, incl. the Arctic Archipelago. Its mountains include the Rocky Mtns., Coast Mtns., and Laurentian Mtns. Its highest peak is Mt. Logan in Yukon Territory. Five of Canada's rivers--the St. Lawrence, Mackenzie, Yukon, Fraser, and Nelson--rank among the world's 40 largest. In addition to Lakes Superior and ...

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