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Canadian Shield

Canadian Shield
Also known as the Laurentian Plateau, the Canadian Shield is a massive horseshoe-shaped region in Canada and the northern United States. The region, which occupies almost half of Canada’s total area, is mineral-rich, and many important elements are mined there.
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