CANADA OVERVIEW
In order not to be surprised when arriving in a new country and new living environment, H&A will explore the beautiful country of Canada with you through the lens below!
❁Geographical location:
(Canada Map)
Canada is the second largest country in the world with a territory stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; bordering the Arctic Ocean to the north; and to the south, bordering the United States by the longest unprotected border in the world. Despite being the second largest country in the world by area - about 10 million km² - Canada's population density is extremely low - about 4 people/km². Canada is larger than the United States but the population is only 1/9 of the United States.
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CANADA |
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Capital |
Ottawa |
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Phone code |
+1 |
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Population |
37,968,249 people (figures for 2021) |
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Acreage |
9,984,670 km2 |
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Administrative units |
Consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Shakachewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavu |
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Language |
English and French Nearly 60% of Canadians have English as their first language, 22% French. The vast majority of French speakers live in the province of Quesbec, then the provinces of Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba. |
❉ Time zone:
Canada is a country with a large territory and therefore it is a country with territories spread across time zones. Typical in those provinces is the capital of Canada - Ottawa as well as other major cities: Toronto, Québec City and Montreal. Canada time zone (GMT-5) in these areas compared to Vietnam (GMT+7) (12 hours apart).
✯ Climate:
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AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (0C) |
GENERAL WEATHER |
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Spring |
March |
120C |
It's the rainy season in most parts of Canada |
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Summer |
Between June |
200C |
It is the season with the warmest weather |
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Autumn |
September |
100C – 120C |
The climate is cool and often referred to as the fall foliage season. In the North and the mountains, snow may fall in October |
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Winter |
November |
Less than 00C |
In some places the temperature can go down to -250C. Snow usually falls from December to mid-March |
✫ Natural resources:
(Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada)
– Canada is very famous in the world for its forest system, wildlife, soil and water protection system.
– Canada has more than 71,500 species of wildlife, accounting for 20% of the world's remaining wildlife and 10% of forests and 25% of marshes, and 7% of the world's clean water supply.
Here are some typical cultural features that you should know when coming to Canada.
❀ Maple leaf - Symbol of Canada:
Since the early 18th century, the maple leaf has been considered a symbol of Canada – symbolizing the strength, culture and long history of this country. Other symbols of this country that are also quite famous are the beaver, the Canadian goose, the crown, the wooden pole...
(Autumn in Toronto)
♘ Cultural communication:
Canadians are very polite, delicate and gentle in communication. The sentences “sorry” and “thank you” are used quite often. In addition, Canadians may quickly call you by your first name instead of by your last name, showing that they have increased their openness to you.
The topics that Canadians love to talk about are travel, hometown, where you live, your job, your local culture, etc. Some topics to avoid in the first contact are money, salary issues. and income, religion, beliefs and politics.
♘ Cuisine:
Canada is quite famous for its diverse and unique cuisine. As the country of "red maple leaves", this place is endowed with many advantages by nature, so there are typical dishes related to maple leaves. If you come to this place, you can't help but taste specialties such as: maple syrup, ice wine, baked lobster of Prince Edvvard Island; Newfoundland's seal paw; Quebec's maple sugar cake; Oka's traditional cheese and bagel; Alberta beef; Nanaimo cakes and grilled salmon on British Columbia cedar boards,…
(Butter Tarts)
웃 Cultural behavior:
In Canada, you are not allowed to smoke in restaurants, offices, public facilities. Anyone who wants to smoke must go outside, regardless of whether it is winter or windy.
This country also has very strict regulations on alcohol sales and drinking that are very different from Vietnam. At lunch, usually they don't drink drinks
⛹ Sports culture:
The most popular sports in Canada are hockey and Lacrosse (the sport of using a racket to catch and throw a ball). In addition, there are other sports such as football, skiing, baseball, golf, volleyball…
(Lacrosse sport)
٩(●ᴗ●)۶ Festival culture:
Festivals are a lively part of Canadian culture. The festivals are most celebrated in the summer, starting with Victoria Day 24 May.
The Caribana Festival is one of Canada's largest cultural festivals held for 18 days every summer. Moreover, the traditional T'sasala dance is one of the famous cultural features of Canada. Even small children have been practicing and performing this wild dance.
☞SUPPORT FROM H&A
H&A understands the difficulties and problems of parents and students on the journey to study abroad.
H&A is ready to accompany you on your journey to study in Canada, please contact us for support and answer any questions.
Free support services from H&A include:
✔ Free consultation to study in Canada, saving solution
✔ Advice on choosing the right school, major and course
✔ Support in applying for admission, tracking progress, receiving confirmation letters from the school
✔ Advice on accommodation, study abroad budget, flight ticket booking support, skill equipment before you leave
