The Country
Canada with the stream of beauty have developed a first-rate education system with high standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries. Canada consistently rank one among the best in the world on international tests of reading, science and math - a testament to the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is well-regarded in business, government and academic circles across the globe.
All major urban centres have a variety of shopping malls, restaurants, theatres, art galleries and museums. Canadian cities provide numerous parks, gardens and beaches for public use, as well as excellent sports and recreation facilities.
Canadians place a high value on their natural environment. There are currently 42 national parks and national park reserves in Canada. Students who come to Canada will witness one of the most beautiful, natural environments in the world.
PEOPLE :
Canada offers people from around the world an opportunity to attain a world - class education while enjoying a quality of life that is unparalleled any where in the world. Canada being a friendly and wonderful place has proved to be one of the world's famous destinations for international students. It is one of the most sound economies. It is the 8th Largest trading nation in the world. The United Nations, for a record 6 consecutive years has ranked Canada as the best country in the world to live. Canada has the best liafluence of the cultures of USA, UK and France. USA (as its neighbour), UK (as it is a commonwealth country) and France (as Quelec was under French Rule). Standard of living, low crime rates & health care system are seen as exceptional.
CLIMATE :
There are many climatic variation in Canada, ranging from the permanently frozen ice caps north of the 70th parallel to the lush vegetation of British Columbia's West Coast.
There are four distinct seasons. Daytime summer temperatures can rise upto 35oC whereas winters can fall as low as - 25oC. Moderate temperatures are the norm in spring and fall.
CITIES / REGIONS :
Canada is the world's second largest country with a landmass of 9,970,610 km2, spanning across six time zones and thus has a varied climate.
Canada was formed from a confederation of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Capital : Ottawa
Largest Province : Quebec
Main Industrial and Financial center : Province of Ontario.
Popular cities : Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Victoria and Quebec City.
POPULATION :
The population of Canada is estimated to have reached 33 million. Canadians are spread over a large geographic land mass giving Canada one of the lowest population density in the world of 2.9 persons per square kilometers.
SCENERY :
Canada is known for the lush coastline of British Columbia. Majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Big skies of the prairies, "Malpe Sugar Country" in the great lakes, Rugged hills and picturesque coastline of the Atlantic Provinces, the beautiful lakes and the magnificent Niagara Falls in Central Canada.
SPORTS & RECREATION :
- Popular sports are Ice Hockey, Skiing and Swimming.
- Cricket is played in some cities.
- Cinemas, Theatre and Film Societies are popular forms of entertainment.
- Pubs and Night Clubs are part of the culture.