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Canada

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to separatist concerns in predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.

Quick Facts

  • Population: 33,390,141
  • Unemployment: 6.4%
  • GDP: $1.181 trillion (2006 est.)
  • Religions: Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16% (2001 census)
  • Ethnic Groups: British Isles origin 28%, French origin 23%, other European 15%, Amerindian 2%, other, mostly Asian, African, Arab 6%, mixed background 26%
  • Languages: English (official) 59.3%, French (official) 23.2%, other 17.5%
  • Internet Users: 22 million (2005)
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Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
  1. Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  2. Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
  3. Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
  4. Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
  5. Goal 5: Improve maternal health
  6. Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
  7. Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
  8. Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

Learn more about MDGs