 Information on Canada
Canada, the Maple country, remains the safest and most sought after destination for immigrants since it is a land of immense opportunities. Canada needs young, dynamic and well-educated professionals who can meet the demands of the rapidly changing technological economy.
 Canada at a Glance - Canada had been declared among the best country in the world to live in, by the United Nations till recently.
- Total Canadian population is 33 million, with a growth rate of 0.817%
- Canada's economy has a growth rate of 3.4%
- Canada offers free medical services to its Permanent Resident.
- Education up to grade 13 is absolutely free, while higher education is subsidized.
- Employment Insurance is offered to a person, who has worked for a minimum of 20 weeks and thereafter, gets unemployed.
| Fact Sheet |
| Country | Canada |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Total area | 9,984,670 sq kms |
| Area comparative | slightly larger than the US |
| Population | 33,487,208 (July 2009 est.) |
| Population growth rate | 0.817% |
| Net migration rate | 5.63 migrant(s)/1,000 population |
| Government type | Confederation with parliamentary democracy |
| GDP- per capita | Purchasing power parity - $39,300 |
| GDP- Real growth rate | 0.6% |
| Employment rate | 94.9% |
| Currency | Canadian dollar |
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