1 definition by Chamaecyparis
The country located geographically to the north of the U.S. west of Greenland and across the arctic ocean from Russia. Known internationally for its cold climate, hockey, beer etc. The large Canadian cities like Toronro, Montreal and Vancouver are some of the nicest in the world. Canada is known for it's ability to get along with the rest of the world and its peace keepers. The predominantly caucasian population is thought to be somewhat more racially tolerant than that of the U.S. however this facade quickely fades in private company or in the presence of alcohol. The largest minority in Canada are the aboriginals, who were not exterminated to the same extent as their American counterparts. They have a lower quality of life on average than other groups and so recieve a lot of aid from the governent. This is much to the chagrin of the caucasians.
Stereotypically, other minorities live in fairly insular (thought often quite prosperous) communities, unlike their American counterparts who are thought live in more of a "melting pot."
Canada is known for its universal healthcare and other social programs.
Canada has a small, though highly trained and well organized military.
Canadian inustry is focused mainly in the natural resources and agricultre sectors. The Canadian dollar is usually worth less than the American dollar, though at the time of the writing it is actually worth more.
Canada has Both French and English as it's official languages, and despite the convinience of being able to find English labels and instructions in even the most French parts of Quebec (or French in the most English parts of Alberta), this creates much political discord. There is a mutual antipathy between English and French Canadians.
Stereotypically, other minorities live in fairly insular (thought often quite prosperous) communities, unlike their American counterparts who are thought live in more of a "melting pot."
Canada is known for its universal healthcare and other social programs.
Canada has a small, though highly trained and well organized military.
Canadian inustry is focused mainly in the natural resources and agricultre sectors. The Canadian dollar is usually worth less than the American dollar, though at the time of the writing it is actually worth more.
Canada has Both French and English as it's official languages, and despite the convinience of being able to find English labels and instructions in even the most French parts of Quebec (or French in the most English parts of Alberta), this creates much political discord. There is a mutual antipathy between English and French Canadians.
So you're from Canada eh?
by Chamaecyparis February 10, 2008