Canada
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Capital
Ottawa
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Local time
22:57
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Population
37.13 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ CAD (dollar)
Canada
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Capital
Ottawa
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Local time
22:57
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Population
37.13 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+1
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Currency
$ CAD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 4 134
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Petrol price
€ 1.17 pl
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Precipitation
537mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
9 984 670 km2
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Protected Area
9%
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Forest Area
38%
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Agricultural area
7%
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Railways
52131km
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Annual air passengers
85.41 m
Population
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Ethnicity
British Isles origin - 28 %
French origin - 23 %
other European - 15 %
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 43 %
Protestant - 23 %
other Christian - 4 %
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Languages
English
French
other
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Armed Forces
67 500
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Murders
2 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
10.3 l/person
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Smoking
17.7%
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Diabetes
7.4%
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Tuberculosis
5 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
transportation equipment, chemicals, minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas
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Agriculture
wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, forest products
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Natural Resources
iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, rare earth elements, molybdenum, potash
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Energy Import
-67%
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Natural Resources
iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, rare earth elements, molybdenum, potash
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Renewable Energy
22%
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CO2 Emissions
537 193kt
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Ease of Business
18 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
221
What not to do when visiting Manitoba
Canada Don't drink alcohol in public - it's prohibited by law in Canada.
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Canada Don't get into a taxi without noting the cab number and the name of the driver.
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Canada Don't forget Canadians line up and like to maintain a large amount of personal space.
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Did you know?
The name Canada emerged as a misunderstanding: the locals invited the French explorer Cartier to their ‘kanata’ (=village). He called the whole country the same.
Canada Don't carry parcels, gifts or luggage for other people across borders or through customs under any circumstances.
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Canada Don't forget to respect wildlife laws and to maintain a safe and legal distance when observing wild animals.
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Canada Don't discuss politics, religion or money - it's impolite.
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Canada Don't visit someone's home without bringing a gift to hostess.
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Canada Don’t forget the most common greeting is firm handshake accompanied by direct eye contact and a sincere smile.
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Did you know?
The longest street in the world is Yonge street in Toronto Canada measuring 1,896 km (1,178 miles).
Canada Don’t rest your elbows on the table during the dinner or similar gathering.
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Canada Don’t be surprised your computer or mobile phone is subject to searches without a warrant at the border. Illegal content can result in the seizure of the equipment as well as detention, arrest or prosecution of the bearer.
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Canada Don’t be surprised by the differences between Anglophone and Francophone business counterparts. Francophones are generally more indirect than Anglophones, and they tend to be more exuberant too. Anglophones Don’t interrupt someone who is speaking.
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