Canada is a federal state in the northern part of North America, and is, after Russia, the largest country in the world. The first Europeans to arrive on the coast of Canada were the Vikings around the year one thousand. The Canada became a possession of France in 1534 and then subjected to the dominion of Great Britain in 1763. The dominion of Canada gained full independence in 1931.
Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth
King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.
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