Published: 06 Oct 2008 17:36:28 PST
Capital: Ottawa
Population
Total Population (million):
32.976
Annual growth rate:
0.7939622%
Density:
3.580187inhab./km²
Urban population:
80.22%
Ethnic Origins:
Originally British and French. Nevertheless, the successive waves of immigrants from many different countries have considerably diversified the ethnic make up of Canada. The distribution of immigrants in Canada in % is: United States 2.6%, other parts of the Americas 9.1%, Europe 16.4%, Africa 10.5%, Asia 60.5%, Oceania 0.8%.
Official Language:
There are 2 official languages, English and French.
Other languages spoken:
Chinese is the third most widely spoken language in Canada. More than 100 different languages were declared when an inventory was made of mother tongues. The list includes: German, Italian, Ukrainian, Dutch, Polish, Asian and Middle Eastern languages.
Business language:
English is used most. All government departments must be bilingual in English and French.
Religion:
Catholics 43.2%, Protestants 29.2%, Orthodox Christians 3.2%, Atheists 16.2%, Muslims 2%, Jews 1.1%, Budhists 1%, Hindus 1%, Sikhs 0.9%.
Country overview
Area:
9984670 km²
Type of State:
Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy and federation.
Type of economy:
High-income economy, OECD member, G8 member
The second largest country in the world; the leading producer of zinc and uranium; a major importer of agricultural products.
The second largest country in the world; the leading producer of zinc and uranium; a major importer of agricultural products.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Canada, dial 011
To call in Canada, dial 1
To call from Canada, dial 011
To call in Canada, dial 1
Internet suffix:
.ca
.qc.com
.qc.com
Computers:
69.8
Telephone lines:
98.9
Internet users:
67.89
Access to electricity:
n.c.
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