CANADA

Canada is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east, to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Canada borders the United States. The geography of Canada is mostly plains with mountains in the west. 

Total Area: 9,984,670 km2 (3,855,100 sq mi)

Capital: Ottawa

Country Code: +1

Country Population: 38,131,104

Credit Cards: Amex, Visa, MasterCard.

Currency: Canadian dollar ($) (CAD)

Departure Tax: The tax rate on an RRSP withdrawal is generally 25 per cent for non-residents. However, depending on tax agreements, this rate could be lowered to 15 per cent depending on how amounts are withdrawn.

Drives: on the Right

Electricity: Standard voltage is 120 V (with a standard frequency of 60 Hz) rather than the 220 volts used in Europe.

Ethnic Groups: 72.9% European, 17.7% Asian, 4.9% Indigenous, 3.1% African, 1.3% Latin American, 0.2% Oceanian

Location: North America.

Official Language(s): English, French

Religion: 67.2% Christianity, 23.9% No religion, 3.2% Islam, 1.5% Hinduism, 1.4% Sikhism, 1.1% Buddhism, 1.0% Judaism, 0.6% Other

Time Zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours

Tipping: Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants. It is customary to tip approximately 15-20% on the total bill before tax, less for poor service, more for truly exceptional service. Many restaurants may charge an automatic 15-18% gratuity for larger groups.