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Canada is the second largest country in the world, but as far as its population is concerned, its ranked as number 33. However, the number of people has improved in the last 150 years. Most of the people live in the southern part of Canada. 77% of Canadians live in cities or towns. =====

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According to the statistics, it shows that in Canada there has been an increase of 3.6% between 1996 and 2000. =====

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If we compare with other countries is Canada a country with many different religions. Most people in Canada have Christianity as their religion; also Islam, Judaism and Buddhism are very common. =====

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Education in Canada is devised, funded and controlled by national and local authorities. The province monitors the curriculum for pupils. The program is usually divided in the Primary school, Secondary School, High School and College. Within the provinces are the city's school boards that provide the educational programs. =====

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Education is obligatory for those aged 16 and upwards, with the exception of Ontario and New Brunswick, where it is 18 years which is mandatory. Canada generally has 190 school days a year, officially from September. =====

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Family Class, which means that they are related persons of the Canadian population. Independent immigrants who are admitting based on a point system that account for age, health and labour market skills. =====

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There is a diversity of languages spoken in Canada. According to the market research of 2006, French and English is the most preferred language. French and English are the languages that are documented by the Constitution of Canada as the official language. =====

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Around 20% of Canadians have a language other than French or English. Many immigrants and those who are originally from Canada are using French or English more often than their native language, but almost 3.5% of them continue to speak their mother tongue at home and in social settings. =====


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