ABOUT CANADA

THE PEOPLE :

  • Known for their hospitality & tolerance.

  • Multi-cultural society.

  • English & French speaking.

  • Immigrants from over 240 countries.

    • POPULATION :

  • 33,390,141 (as on July 2007 esf).

  • Lowest population density in the world.

  • 85% Canadians live within 300 kms of the US border.

  • Welcoming over 2 lakh immigrants per year.

    • CLIMATE :

  • Canada has 4 distinct seasons.

  • Day time Summer temperature rises to 35oC.

  • Lows of - 15oC are not uncommon for Winters in not coastal Canada.

  • Moderate Temperatures are the norm during Spring & Fall.

    • CITIES / REGIONS :

  • Toronto

  • Vancouver

  • Montreal

  • Quebec

    • SPORTS & RECREATION :

    Ice Hockey & Basketball, Skiing & Skating, Rugby & Soccer, Cinemas, Theatre & Film Societies, Pubs and Night Clubs