Study in Canada

One of the Best Places in the World to Live:

Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In the UN survey Canada earned particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. Canada’s largest cities – Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

A Safe Place To Study:

Canada is considered to be a relatively peaceful, safe and orderly country. Its violent crime rate decreased for ten consecutive years from 1993 to 2003. Unlike its US neighbours to the south, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted.

International students who come to Canada should follow the same common sense safety precautions as they would anywhere in the world. Students can contact any Canadian Education Centre to learn more about personal safety, or attend a safety orientation session at their school upon their arrival in Canada.

Provinces and Territory Capital Cities

Alberta : Edmonton
British Columbia : Victoria
Manitoba : Winnipeg
New Brunswick : Fredericton
Newfoundland and Labrador : St. John’s
Nova Scotia : Halifax
Ontario : Toronto
Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
Quebec : Quebec City
Saskatchewan : Regina
Northwest Territories : Yellow Knife
Yukon : Whitehorse
Nunavut : Nunavut

Myth about Canadian Weather: It’s very cold all the time

Canada is often associated with cold weather and snow, but in reality, its climate is as diverse as its landscape. Generally, Canadians enjoy four very distinct seasons, particularly in the more populated regions along the US border. Daytime summer temperatures can rise to 35°C and higher, while lows of -25°C are not uncommon in winter. More moderate temperatures are the norm in spring and fall.
Summers can be hot and dry on the prairies, humid in central Canada, and milder on the coasts. Spring is generally pleasant across the country. Autumns are often crisp and cool, but brightened by rich orange and red leaves on trees.
Winters are generally cold with periods of snow, although southern Alberta enjoys the occasional “Chinook”, a warm dry wind from the Rocky Mountains that gusts through and melts the snow. Winters are mild and wet on the west coast, in cities such as Vancouver and Victoria.
When the temperature does drop, Canadians stay warm thanks to an infrastructure of heated houses, cars and public transportation systems. Some cities have also installed walkways to and from buildings in schools.

Facts

Full name: Canada
Population: 34,107,000 (2010 estimates)
Capital: Ottawa
Largest city: Toronto
Area: 9.98 million sq km
Major languages: English & French
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 78 years (men), 82 years (women)
Monetary unit: 1 CAN dollar = 100 cents
1CAN Dollar = Rs. 41
Main exports: gold, nickel, uranium, diamonds, lead, wheat, grains, Pulp and paper sector, oil and gas, Computers, Pharmaceutical and automobile Manufacturing
GNI per capita: CAN $43,640 (World Bank, 2008)
Internet domain: .ca
International dialing code: +1