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Those expecting Canada to be a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.
It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Canada
Population
31,830,000
Currency
Name: Canadian Dollar
Code: CAD
Symbol: C$
Electrical Plugs
110-120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -7
GMT/UTC -6
GMT/UTC -5
GMT/UTC -4
GMT/UTC -3.5
GMT/UTC -8
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Metric
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