THE PEOPLE :

• Known for their hospitality & tolerance.

• Multi-cultural society.

• English & French speaking.

• Immigrants from over 240 countries.

POPULATION :

• 33,390,141 (as on July 2007 esf)

• Lowest population density in the world

• 85% Canadians live within 300 kms of the US border

• More than 6 lakh Canadians trace their roots back to India

• Welcoming over 2 lac immigrants per year

CLIMATE :

• Canada has 4 distinct seasons.

• Day time Summer temperature rises to 35^oC

• Lows of - 15^oC are not uncommon for Winters in not coastal Canada.

• Moderate Temperatures are the norm during Spring & Fall.

IMPORTANT CITIES :

• Toronto

• Vancouver

• Montreal

• Calgary

• Quebec

• Victoria etc.

GEOGRAPHY :

• Canada is bordered by three oceans the Arctic, the Pacific & the Atlantic.

• Niagara Falls.

• Lush coastline and Rocky mountains.

• Great lakes, rugged hills & picturesque coastline

• Big Skies of the Prairies

• 43 National Parks

• 6 Time Zones

SPORTS & RECREATION :

• Ice Hockey & Basketball
• Skiing & Skating
• Rugby & Soccer
• Cinemas, Theatre & Film Societies
• Pubs and Night Clubs