Canada Edition
World Maple Leaf Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.
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The maple leaf has been Canada's symbol since before Confederation. It appears on the flag, currency, and clothing of every Canadians who has ever traveled abroad and wanted to be identified.
You encounter the Cuban crocodile, the world's smallest bird species the bee hummingbird, and the endemic Cuban solenodon in tropical forests. You see that Cubans typically keep dogs, cats, chickens, and roosters as their primary household animals. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You appreciate São Tomé and PrÃncipe's world-renowned cacao, grown on volcanic soil and exported as some of Africa's finest chocolate-grade beans. This crop defines the islands' colonial history, economic identity, and the skilled farmers who maintain these precious plantations.