Canada
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Capital
Ottawa
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Local time
15:13
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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
15:13
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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 Canada
British Columbia Don't smoke in British Columbia - smoking is banned on all public transport, in public buildings, including restaurants, bars and workplaces.
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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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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 forget Canadians line up and like to maintain a large amount of personal space.
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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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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 forget the most common greeting is firm handshake accompanied by direct eye contact and a sincere smile.
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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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Newfoundland and Labrador Don't call a Newfoundlander a "Newfie" - it's a derogatory term and connotates of "stupidity" and "laziness".
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Did you know?
Canada has more lakes than any other country.
Quebec Don't forget friends may kiss both cheeks when greeting, starting with left cheek.
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Quebec Don’t use ”tu" when speaking to someone using French in Quebec - use ”vous” (you) to be more formal and respectful.
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Alberta Don't pack only for the cold - pack for all seasons as the weather may vary day by day from 25Celsius to sub-zero.
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Alberta Don't think Alberta is better in the summer. It's also a winter paradise.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Don't berate a Newfoundlander o politics.
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Did you know?
Instant mashed potatoes (dehydrated potato flakes) were invented in Canadian in 1962.
Toronto Don't forget to tip more than usual - 20%+ for good or great. 10% if your waiter was downright mean.
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Toronto Don't be impolite - "Please", "thank you", "sorry" are a generally polite tone and standard in Toronto.
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Toronto Don't call women "sweetie", "dear" or any other familiar, diminutive term. It may be fine where you're from, it isn't here.
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Toronto Don't demand your change in US currency if you are American.
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Montreal Don’t turn right at a red light, especially on the Island of Montreal - it’s prohibited.
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Did you know?
Canada is the second-largest country in the world in terms of geographic area. The population of about 35M people makes it the 38th most populous country in the world. Due to the permafrost and severe cold in the northern parts of the country, most of the population lives within a narrow strip along the south; 90% of the population resides within 100 miles of the US border.
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