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Brush up on that French and get your skates on - if you're planning to move to Canada, of course

The Mounties may always get their man but will they get you? Is 'The Big Country' for you?

Moving to Canada could be the best decision you ever make - with its strong economy and wide open spaces. Many don't realise that it has the tenth biggest economy and is the second largest country by dint of land mass. Perhaps the reason for this ignorance is that Canada is seriously overshadowed by its neighbour, the United States of America.

Canada's two most popular languages spoken are English and French because of Canada's strong traditional links with France and the United Kingdom although the original inhabitants of Canada were aborigines who migrated from Australia. These people were well adapted to cold thus they were able to live and prosper in the harsh Canadian climate. Some people refer to Canada as the poor cousin of the US, however it has a lot to offer. Many immigrants move to Canada because of its world-famous attractions which, in turn, draws numerous tourists to the country.

If you move or visit Canada, you are bound to notice Canada's somewhat unique police force commonly referred to as the "Mounties". The name refers to the policeman being on horseback as well as possessing a substantial armoury of weapons.

Canada has very much its own culture although in recent years this has become diluted with the influence of the USA, France and the UK. Sports are ever-popular in this huge, sparsely-populated country and these include the ubiquitous ice-hockey, American football, rugby and indoor games.

As might be expected, the Canadian population is composed of a mixture of ethnic origins which are dominated by the English, French, Scottish and Irish. Small pockets of Germans, Italians, and Ukrainians are also to be found in the country.

If you decide to move to Canada, you will also realize that there are many employment opportunities. A strong, thriving economy and many sources of energy that include hydroelectricity, oil, geothermal as well as nuclear energy facilitate this. Canada boasts possession of minerals that include oil, gold, nickel as well as lead. This creates many employment opportunities in the mining sector.

The automobile, space and aeronautics industries are well-established and viable and these have undoubtedly helped hold Canada's unemployment to a modest 6% and maintain a strong economy.

Canada has one of the most popular and attractive cities in the world in its capital Toronto. Many people consider Toronto a hot entertainment spot because of the many recreational facilities there.

Toronto has an established fashion industry that provides a range from casual wear to wedding gowns. It also serves as a honeymoon venue because of the budget-priced but high-quality facilities that includes resorts as well as beaches.

If you are considering moving to Canada, let's hope that you like music because there are almost countless DJ's in both Toronto and other cities such as Ottawa. Depending on your tastes, these are yet more reasons for moving to Canada.

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