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Full Name: |
Canada |
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Capital City: |
Ottawa |
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Area: |
9,976,000 sq km / 3,851,734 sq miles |
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Population: |
31,830,000 |
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Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC -7 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
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Language: |
English (official)
English and French are the country's two official languages, though the province of New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual area in the country. You will, however, notice both languages on maps, tourist brochures and product labels.
French (official)
The French spoken in the province of Quebec, known colloquially as Quebecois, has a rich local vocabulary, its own idioms and sayings and a range of accents. If you speak standard French, Quebecers will have no problem understanding you - it's understanding them that can be a challenge.
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Religion: |
Catholic (45%), Protestant (36%) and minorities from most of the world's major religions
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Currency: |
Canadian Dollar
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Must See: |
Banff & Jasper National Parks,Basilique Nôtre Dame,Biodôme,Edmonton,Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre,Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec,Musée de l'Amérique Française,Niagara Falls,Nunavut,Ottawa,Toronto Music Garden
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Places in
Canada:
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Halifax, Montreal,Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver
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At a glance
Canada is an unexplored tourist destination for the Indian traveller. With its wild northern frontiers and its dis-
tinct culture and fun loving peoples, Canada has created a country that is decidedly different.
Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions give the nation its complex distinct character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.
Spring, summer and autumn are all ideal for touring. For campers and those who want to visit the far north, the summer months of July and August are best. Summer is also when many of the country's festivals take place. Note that the peak tourist season is between Victoria Day (late May) and Labour Day (early September). Spring and autumn have fewer crowds, lower prices and a more relaxed pace than the summer months. |
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