Canada

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Overview Canada The state in North America, is the second largest in terms of area. Washed by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans and borders with the United States in the south and in the north-west, also has maritime borders with Denmark in the north-east of France and in the east. Canada-United States border is be the longest common border in the world. Area : 9,984,670 km² The population of : 36,155,487 people. Capital: Ottawa The largest cities of : Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton Phone code :1 Languages : English, French

Religion Canadians profess a large number of religions. According to the last census, 77.1% of Canadians consider themselves Christians, most of them part lyayut Catholics. Approximately 17% of the population do not associate themselves with any religion, and the rest of the population profess religion other than Christianity, Islam often.

Toronto The largest city of Canada, located at the intersection of water and land routes. Toronto and the surrounding area is home to around one third of Canada's population.

Montreal The oldest and largest city. It is mainly inhabited by French Canadians, so the city is called "French Canada". Montreal is the industrial center of the country, as well as its huge transport hub.

Ottawa Capital of Canada. Ottawa- the fourth largest city in the country ranked 6th in terms of life in the world. Ottawa is located on the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. The city was founded in 1820. Previously, it was called Baytaun. For Ottawa is characterized by an abundance of water and greenery, street chess system.

Vancouver Located in the south-west of Canada, on the border with the United States. Vancouver - the largest port on the west coast of Canada, one of the business and industrial centers of the world.

National parks Jasper Thousand islands Banff Yoho

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls - the general name of three waterfalls on the Niagara River. The roots lie in Falls Wisconsin glaciation, which ended about 6,000 years ago. North American Great Lakes and the Niagara River - is the result of the last continental ice sheet - a huge glacier, heading for the terrain in eastern Canada. The glacier was moving like a bulldozer, grinding stones and soil, moving them up and deepening riverbeds, creating lakes. Elsewhere postponed debris, causing the river to create a new channel.

As is typical for the Canadian communication? Modern etiquette.  As is typical for the Canadian communication? The most common form of greeting - a handshake is usually a strong, confident, with eye contact with someone. Wherever you come to visit, made to be undressed and leave your shoes when entering inside. The most common gifts in Canada, if you are invited for dinner - a bouquet of flowers, quality wine and chocolates. There is a focus on a large enough personal space when communicating, which is not taken to break to avoid tactile contact.

Canadian festivals and celebrations The world's largest comedy festival, Laugh Festival, you can visit in the summer in Montreal. It attracts about 2 million. Spectators annually. Montreal is considered the best Canadian city of entertainment. Most of them are held in the summer. Each month can pass 2-4 festival.

Great Festival of Lights can be seen in winter in Vancouver Great Festival of Lights can be seen in winter in Vancouver. Fabulous Canadian holiday is timed to Christmas and therefore takes place in December. The city is decorated with thousands of lights shining, the figures from the strings, creating an indescribable impression of romance and magic.

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