Outline of Ottawa

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Ottawa capital city of Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the southern shore of the Ottawa River. Ottawa was historically an indigenous trading spot for the Algonquin and Mississaugas. Its modern history began in 1610 when the first European settler came to the area. In 1826 was founded as Bytown, and incorporated as Ottawa in 1855.

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Geography of Ottawa

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City of Ottawa map
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Location of Ontario

Geography of Ottawa

Location of Ottawa

Geographic features of Ottawa

Areas of Ottawa

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Ottawa wards map

Locations in Ottawa

Parks in Ottawa

Historic locations in Ottawa

Government and politics of Ottawa

Government and politics of Ottawa

History of Ottawa

Culture in Ottawa

Architecture

Demographics of Ottawa

Arts

Music of Ottawa

Religion in Ottawa

Sports in Ottawa

Sport in Ottawa

Economy and infrastructure of Ottawa

Ottawa Economy

Services in Ottawa

Tourism in Ottawa

Transportation in Ottawa

Education in Ottawa

Universities and Colleges

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