Currency
The Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
The Canadian dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Population
As of the summer of 1996, Canada's population was over 30 million.
As of the summer of 1996, Canada's population was over 30 million.
Main Cities
As of July 1, 1996, the leading Canadian cities are Toronto (4.44 million), Montreal (3.36 million), Vancouver (1.89 million), Ottawa-Hull, the National Capital Region (1.03 million).
As of July 1, 1996, the leading Canadian cities are Toronto (4.44 million), Montreal (3.36 million), Vancouver (1.89 million), Ottawa-Hull, the National Capital Region (1.03 million).
Distribution of Population
A large majority of Canadians, 77 percent, live in cities and towns.
A large majority of Canadians, 77 percent, live in cities and towns.
Family Size
At the time of the 1996 national census, the average family size was 3.1, including 1.2 children.
At the time of the 1996 national census, the average family size was 3.1, including 1.2 children.
Living Standard
Canada ranks sixth in the world in standard of living (measured according to gross domestic product per capita), behind only the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, and Japan. Canada's rank among nations tends to rise even higher in assessments that consider GDP per capita along with other factors (e.g., life expectancy, education) that contribute to "quality of life."
Canada ranks sixth in the world in standard of living (measured according to gross domestic product per capita), behind only the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, and Japan. Canada's rank among nations tends to rise even higher in assessments that consider GDP per capita along with other factors (e.g., life expectancy, education) that contribute to "quality of life."
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