Newcomers to Canada usually remark on the friendliness of Canadian people and the wide-open unspoiled natural surroundings. Other interesting facts about Canada include:
- By land area, Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world and one of the least densely populated in the world with about 3.3 people per square kilometer.
- Canada has two official languages; English and French.
- Canada’s Multiculturalism Act sets out a multiculturalism policy with 2 principles:
- All citizens are equal and have the freedom to preserve, enhance, and share their cultural heritage.
- Multiculturalism promotes the full and equitable participation of individuals and communities of all origins in all aspects of Canadian society.
- Canada has a publicly funded health care system. This means that Canadians do not pay directly for medical care.
- Since the UN’s Annual Human Development Index was developed, Canada has ranked first for overall quality of life more times than any other country.
- Canada has hosted the Olympic Games twice. The Summer Olympics in Montreal in 1976 and the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta in 1988.
- You would need about 7 days to drive from the east coast of Canada to the west coast of Canada. By airplane, the same trip takes about 7 hours.
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