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The mythical location in Toronto, Canada, which is densely populated by whose of East Indian Descent. Thorncliffe enjoys a special status in Canada as being a country within a country, complete with its own unique economy.

Along with having the highest concentration of PhDs per capita in North America, Thorncliffe also boasts the highest number of Honda vehicles on the continent.

The "country within a country" has a special status amongst East Asians world-wide. Just as the Monarch Butterfly is drawn to warmer climes in winter, East Indians are compelled to make the pilgrimage to Thorncliffe.
Thorncliff is to East Indians, what Indianapolis is to autoracing enthusiasts.
by 519EastSide May 31, 2005
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