Ottawa, city, capital of Canada, located in the southeastern part of the province of Ontario. Ottawa is the administrative center of Canada and is part of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. Ottawa and surrounding municipalities form Canada's National Capital Region, which includes government agencies, parks, and tourist sites. The development and improvement of the National Capital Region are the responsibility of the National Capital Commission (NCC), a major landowner, which has developed significant public works in the area. Ottawa is one of the coldest national capitals in the world. Temperatures in January range from a high of -6° C (21° F) to a low of -16° C (4° F). In July, the temperatures range from a high of 26° C (80° F) to a low of 15° C (59° F).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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