Ottawa is located at the confluence of Ottawa and Rideau Rivers in Ontario. As of 2021, it has a population of 1,017,449 in the city and 1,488,307 in the metropolitan area. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec and forms the core of the National Capital Region
Parliament is supreme legislative body with three parts: sovereign, Lords, and Commons. Parliament meets at Palace of Westminster in London. Maximum term is five years, unless early election called
Prime minister leads cabinet and executive branch in parliamentary or semi-presidential systems. Not head of state but chief of executive under monarch or president. Most powerful politician in parliamentary systems, commands legislature's confidence
Censure is a strong disapproval expressed by a majority vote. It differs from no confidence motions, which may require resignation. Presiding officers face censure for arrogance or rule violations. Censured officers must relinquish their positions
Canada spans 9,984,670 km² across three oceans, making it world's second-largest country. Features world's longest coastline and largest land border with US. Contains over 2,000,000 lakes, including 563 larger than 100 km²
Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, comprising one main island and 63 satellite islands. The name "Singapore" derives from the Malay word meaning "lion city". The island was a major trading port under various thalassocratic empires