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| Also known as the Laurentian Plateau, the Canadian Shield is a massive horseshoe-shaped region in Canada and the northern United States. It occupies almost half of Canada's total area and is mineral-rich. Many important elements are mined there. Shown here is the Canadian Shield landscape in Ontario. | ||||||
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