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Canada Facts & Information
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| Location
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Northern North America, bordering the North
Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west,
and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous
US |
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| Climate
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Varies from temperate in south to subarctic
and arctic in north |
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| Terrain
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Mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands
in southeast |
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| Population
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32,805,041 |
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| Nationality
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Canadian |
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| Ethnic groups
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British Isles origin 28%, French origin 23%,
other European 15%, Amerindian 2%, other, mostly Asian, African,
Arab 6% |
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| Religions
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Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including
United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%),
other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9% |
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| Languages
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English (official) 59.3%, French (official)
23.2% |
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| Government Type
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Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy,
and Federation |
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| Capital
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Ottawa |
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| Currency
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Canadian dollar (CAD) |
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| Description of Flag
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Two vertical bands of red, with white square
between them and a red maple leaf is centered in the white square. |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Seattle Culture
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Seattle has a big reputation
despite being a small city. It has around 5630,000 residents,
according to the latest U.S. Census, with an even split of female
and male residents. But unlike major metropolises like Los Angeles
and New York City, Seattle isn’t as ethnically diverse.
In fact, 70 percent of the population identifies itself as White,
while roughly 8 percent identifies itself as Black or African
American and 13 percent as Asian, including Indian, Chinese,
Filipino, |
Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean. Nevertheless, you’ll still
find great ethnic cuisine in the city, as well as fresh seafood, of
course. And the neighborhoods are very family-friendly. Indeed, almost
half of all households are made up of families and nearly 20 percent
have individuals under the age of 18 in them. So if you’re a
family traveling to Seattle, expect to find a steady stream of activities
and events that will keep both you and the kids occupied.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Seattle Culture
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Seattle has a big reputation
despite being a small city. It has around 5630,000 residents,
according to the latest U.S. Census, with an even split of female
and male residents. But unlike major metropolises like Los Angeles
and New York City, Seattle isn’t as ethnically diverse.
In fact, 70 percent of the population identifies itself as White,
while roughly 8 percent identifies itself as Black or African
American and 13 percent as Asian, including Indian, Chinese,
Filipino, |
Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean. Nevertheless, you’ll still
find great ethnic cuisine in the city, as well as fresh seafood, of
course. And the neighborhoods are very family-friendly. Indeed, almost
half of all households are made up of families and nearly 20 percent
have individuals under the age of 18 in them. So if you’re a
family traveling to Seattle, expect to find a steady stream of activities
and events that will keep both you and the kids occupied.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Seattle Shopping
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Shoppers will revel in delight
over the mix of stores they’ll find in Seattle. Big spenders
will want to venture downtown, to Seneca and 4th Avenue, where
you’ll find famous fashion boutiques like Betsy Johnson
and other notable names like Nordstrom and Gap. The area is
often compared to New York’s Fifth Ave, though if you’re
tired of dropping the big bucks on these trendy shops, take
a break over on Phil Hill’s Madison Avenue (you can choose
between one of three Starbucks on the same corner). |
If you want a more leisurely shopping experience, with big-name
brands as well as retro or vintage offerings, try Fremont Shopping
District. But for vivid colors and a true cultural experience, head
to the “ID” (or International District), which includes
eight city blocks of ethnic restaurants and shops just south of
Pioneer Square. There are also random treasures to be found in the
Pioneer Square shopping district, such as African safari masks and
imported rugs. You’ll also find the first Starbucks that opened
its doors, so be sure to at least pause if you hold a special spot
in your heart for caffeine. For those on a budget, especially backpackers
looking for deals, make your way to the University District for
bargain deals and independent boutiques.
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Seattle Shopping
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Shoppers will revel in delight
over the mix of stores they’ll find in Seattle. Big spenders
will want to venture downtown, to Seneca and 4th Avenue, where
you’ll find famous fashion boutiques like Betsy Johnson
and other notable names like Nordstrom and Gap. The area is
often compared to New York’s Fifth Ave, though if you’re
tired of dropping the big bucks on these trendy shops, take
a break over on Phil Hill’s Madison Avenue (you can choose
between one of three Starbucks on the same corner). |
If you want a more leisurely shopping experience, with big-name
brands as well as retro or vintage offerings, try Fremont Shopping
District. But for vivid colors and a true cultural experience, head
to the “ID” (or International District), which includes
eight city blocks of ethnic restaurants and shops just south of
Pioneer Square. There are also random treasures to be found in the
Pioneer Square shopping district, such as African safari masks and
imported rugs. You’ll also find the first Starbucks that opened
its doors, so be sure to at least pause if you hold a special spot
in your heart for caffeine. For those on a budget, especially backpackers
looking for deals, make your way to the University District for
bargain deals and independent boutiques.
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| Seattle Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Seattle. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Seattle Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Seattle. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Seattle Travel Guides
Frommer's Seattle
Lonely Planet Seattle
Let's Go Seattle
Fodors Seattle
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