Canada is the second largest country in the world

 Canada is the second-largest country in the world

Canada is the second largest country in the world and is bordered by three oceans on three sides. 

The Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It also has borders with America in the south and northwest, and it is considered the country in the world with the number of its lakes, and it is famous for producing maple juice.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, located on the Ottawa River between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Most of Canada's population resides in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, while not Except for a small number of residents in most of the northern provinces of Canada, due to its cold climate.

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Official languages ​​of Canada

Both English and French are considered official in Canada, and although the majority of Canadians can speak the English language, only a few of them are proficient in both languages ​​together or English with another language, and an even smaller number of them only speak French, as 57% of Canadians indicate that English is their primary and only language, and this percentage rises to 90% of individuals who speak two languages, one of which is English.

The number of Canadian citizens who speak French as a primary language is about seven million citizens, as most of the speakers of this language live in Quebec, which is the only province in Canada whose residents speak French as an official language daily.

The official currency in Canada

The Canadian dollar is considered the official currency in the state of Canada, and the coins are distinguished by their different shapes, sizes, and colors. Canadians gave their different denominations their own names, so the five cents are called a nickel, and the ten cents are called a dime. While the banknotes are distinguished by having a similar size in different colors, the five dollars are blue, the ten dollars are purple, the twenty dollars are green, the fifty dollars are red, and the one hundred dollars are brown.

climate in Canada

The times of the seasons differ between northern and southern Canada, as the spring season begins in most provinces in late March, while this season does not begin in the southern provinces until early May; As for the summer season, it begins in late May and continues until September. The temperatures reach their peak in July and August when the temperature in the southern and central sections ranges between (80-90)⁰ Fahrenheit.

Therefore, the best time to visit Canada is the months of September and October, because the weather is mild and pleasant.

The winter season in Canada is characterized by being cold and long, as the cold can be severe, especially in the northern provinces, and the average temperature in most provinces is approximately 5⁰ Fahrenheit, with the possibility of it dropping to (-20 ⁰) Fahrenheit; This allows snow to remain covered on the ground for up to 6 months; It may reach up to 9 months in the cooler northern provinces.

hotels in Canada

• The Fairmont Royal York is the most famous hotel in Toronto.
• The InterContinental Montreal is the most famous hotel in Montreal.
• Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver.

restaurants in Canada

(Europea) is one of the famous restaurants in Montreal, Canada, where it is famous for its delicious dishes and distinguished way of serving them, in addition to its exterior design as a Victorian palace.

The Blue Water café is one of the most famous restaurants serving seafood.

There is a tradition in Canada that determines the amount of tip that a visitor or customer gives to an employee for the quality of his work, and this amount is set at 15% of the total bill, usually paid by customers in restaurants, hotels, and taxis.