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THE PEOPLE : |
| • | Known for their hospitality & tolerance. | | • | Multi-cultural society. | | • | English & French speaking. | | • | Immigrants from over 240 countries. | |
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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 | | • | More than 6 lakh Canadians trace their roots back to India | | • | Welcoming over 2 lakh immigrants per year | |
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CLIMATE : |
| • | Canada has 4 distinct seasons. | | • | Day time Summer temperature rises to 35 o C | | • | Lows of - 15 o C are not uncommon for Winters in not coastal Canada. | | • | Moderate Temperatures are the norm during Spring & Fall. | |
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IMPORTANT CITIES : |
| • | Toronto | | • | Vancouver | | • | Montreal | | • | Calgary | | • | Quebec | | • | Victoria etc. | |
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GEOGRAPHY : |
| • | Canada is bordered by three oceans the Arctic, the Pacific & the Atlantic. | | • | Niagara Falls. | | • | Lush coastline and Rocky mountains. | | • | Great lakes, rugged hills & picturesque coastline | | • | Big Skies of the Prairies | | • | 43 National Parks | | • | 6 Time Zones | |
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SPORTS & RECREATION : |
| • | Ice Hockey & Basketball | | • | Skiing & Skating | | • | Rugby & Soccer | | • | Cinemas, Theatre & Film Societies | | • | Pubs and Night Clubs | |
