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Canada:
Country Guide

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^{Source: CIA World Factbook}

Summary Data

Summary data
Total Area (km²)	9,984,670
Land (km²)	9,093,507
Water (km²)	891,163
Population	33,212,696
Population Density (/km²)	4
Capital	Ottawa
Religion (%)	Roman Catholic 42.6% Protestant 23.3% Other Christian 4.4% Muslim 1.9% Other 11.8% None 16%
Time	GMT - 3.5 to 8
Climate	In winter temperatures fall below freezing point in most parts of Canada. During the summer the southern provinces often have high humidity levels with temperatures up to 30 degrees, the rest of Canada can experience some rain fall.

^{Source: CIA World Factbook}

Geography

Canada is located in Northern North America and bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. Canada is divided up into ten provinces and two territories. Canada has a population of around 32 million people which is very small compared to the size of the country. The Rocky Mountains is a very popular tourist attraction, taking up a large part of western Canada. Ontario contains Ottawa, the country's capital, and Quebec, both of which are huge industrial areas with large populations. Maritime provinces situated on the east coast are very reliant on the Atlantic Ocean to maintain their fishing business to sustain a living.

Government

Canada's government is a constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and federation. Canada's parliament consists of an elected house of commons and an appointed Senate. The criminal law system which is based very much on the British law system is under federal jurisdiction and justice is managed by the federal, provincial, and municipal courts. Stephen Harper was appointed Canada's twenty second prime minister on February 6th 2006, his aims are to spend more time protecting the environment and health of Canadians, lowering taxes, fiscal discipline and making safer communities by becoming tougher on crime. Stephan Harper also aims to work with international associates on global and mutual matters.

Language

Canada has two official languages, English with 61% of the population speaking it and French with 22% of the country. 17% of the country use another languages as their first spoken language.

Electricity

110-120 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style (flat) two-pin plugs are standard

Passports/Visa

Passports are acceptable if they are valid at least one day beyond the departure date. They are necessary for all nationals except Canadian citizens holding a certificate of identity (Birth certificate of Canadian citizenship certificate), permanent residents of Canada who can show any documents to prove this or citizens of the USA who can show a US birth certificate or US naturalisation papers.

Visas

Some countries require a visa to visit or transit the country. Others do not require a visa to visit Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp provides a detailed list of all countries requiring visas and those who are exempt.

Passport/Visa Information

Canadian High Commission
Immigration Section
38 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 4AA, United Kingdom

Mission Tel.: (44-20) 7258-6600
Immigration Recorded Information Tel: (44-20) 7258-6699

http://www.canada.org.uk/

Airports and Airlines

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Location: The airport is situated 27km northwest of Toronto.
Time: GMT – 5 (GMT – 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Contacts: Toronto Pearson International Airport, PO Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive, Toronto AMF, Ontario L5P 1B2, Canada, 416 247 7678/AIRPORT
Transfer between terminals: Free buses are available on the departures level of the terminal.
Transfer to the city: There are regular taxis and buses running from the airport into the city and surrounding areas.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Budget, Avis and Hertz are represented at both terminals.
Facilities: Money and communications, eating and drinking, shopping, luggage and much more.
Parking: Parking is available.
Website: www.gtaa.com

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Location: The airport is situated 13km south of Vancouver.
Time: GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Contacts: Vancouver International Airport Authority, PO Box 23750, 604 207 7077.
Transfer between terminals: A walkway connects the international and domestic terminals; a free shuttle runs between the international and domestic terminals and the south terminal.
Transfer to the city: Taxi and bus services are available from the airport.
Car hire: Alamo, Avis, Budget and Hertz all have car rental services to offer at the airport.
Facilities: Money and communications, eating and drinking, shopping, luggage, disabled facilities.
Parking: There is both short term and long term parking available.
Website: www.yvr.ca

Standard of Living

Canada has been surveyed to be one of the top ten countries with the highest standard of living. There are several jobs in Canada which can earn a decent wage which effects how people live. Canada is one of the richest countries in the world and a leading producer of several minerals making it a wealthy country. Canada has been described by many as a peaceful country to live in.