An introduction to Canada (by Thomas Cook)

The following link of the Thomas Cook site provides an introduction to Canada : Link

Those expecting Canada to be a blander version of the USA should check their assumptions at the door. Canada's wild northern frontier, which has etched itself into the national psyche, and its distinct patchwork of peoples have created a country that is decidedly different from its brash neighbour.

It's the edginess between Canada's indigenous, French and British traditions that gives the nation its complex three-dimensional character. Add to this a constant infusion of US culture and a plethora of traditions brought by migrants, and you have a thriving multicultural society.

Area: 9976000 sq km
Population: 31280000
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -7-8-5-6-4-3.5