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What was Canada first named?

  1. New France

  2. British North America

  3. The Dominion of Canada

  4. Maple Leaf Country

The correct answer is: The Dominion of Canada

Canada was first named "The Dominion of Canada" when it was established in 1867. Option A is incorrect because New France was the name given to the French colonies in North America before they were ceded to the British in 1763. Option B is incorrect because it refers to the period of time in which Canada was a British colony, not its initial name. Option D is incorrect because while the maple leaf is a famous symbol of Canada, it is not the country's official name.