Canada

Task 3- ECONOMIC PRODUCTION
What is the GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)? 1) $1.33 trillion (2010 est.) How does this compare with the rest of the world?  2) Canada is 15th largest economy based on GDP What is the GDP per capita? 3) $39,400 (2010 est. How does this compare with the rest of the world? 4) Canada ranks 22nd What is the unemployment rate? 5) 8% (2010 est.) What is the percentage of the population below the poverty line 6) 9.4% Canada does not have an official poverty line What are this country's main agricultural products?  7) Wheat, barley, oil seed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables; dairy products; forest products; fish What are this country's main industries? 8) Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas Export partners? 9) US 74.9%, UK 4.1% (2010) Imports partners? 10) US 50.4%, China 11%, Mexico 5.5% (2010)

**TASK #4 POPULATION SIZE, SHAPE AND LIFE EXPECTANCY -CANADA**
Total population:34,030,589

*Average Life Expectancy: 81.38 years

*Total Fertility Rate: 1.58

Infant immortality: 4.92 deaths/1,000 live births country comparison to the world:  [| 183]

Environmental Issue Although Canada is ranked 49 on the Yale EPI. It has 25.27 for air pollution,37.34% for climate change, and 33.77% for fisheries. http://epi.yale.edu/Countries/Canada http://www.world-weather-travellers-guide.com/air-pollution-in-canada.html

=**Task 5** -__ WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE THERE?__= []
 * Has there been any terrorism or other suspicious events.**
 * In this country there are not any terrorism or other suspicious events.**

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 * What travel advice does the USA government give about travel to the country you are studying?**
 * If you are going to live or visit Canada, please take the time to register with the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. Consulate. If you enroll, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency.**


 * What does the French government say about travel to the country you are studying?**
 * A general feeling of security and low crime, do not preclude a citizen behavior to prevent any type of theft of valuables ( jewelry, camera ...) or administrative documents (passport , identity card ...). **


 * Seismic risk **
 * Before travelling to Canada, you've better be informed that British Columbia is a region of high seismic activity and the risk of earthquake in the Vancouver area is serious.The emergency phone number is [ 1] 800.663.34.56 . For more information on what to do in case of an earthquake see below:**


 * If you are:**


 * Inside :**
 * -Stay away from windows,exterior walls,all furniture, paintings, lighting to tip over ;**
 * -Take shelter under a sturdy table or stand -resistant or stand under a door frame ;**


 * If you are:**


 * Outside :**
 * -Strive for an open space,away from trees, poles,walls or buildings; **
 * -In the car,stop at the roadside and wait inside the end of shaking .**


 * In all cases, we must remain calm , follow the instructions and wait for help if necessary. **

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 * If an earthquake occurred during a holiday, we recommend you to immediately contact your families or your relatives to reassure them about your fate , or, if necessary, in case of communication problem with outside, the Consulate of France in the constituency concerned. **

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 * Other advices: **
 * **There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. See Safety and Security -** **[|Terrorism.]**
 * **Around 724,000 British nationals visit Canada each year (Source: Statistics Canada). Most visits are trouble free. See General - [|Consular Assistance Statistics.]**
 * **Canada can experience severe weather conditions. Severe snow storms are a regular occurrence during winter and we therefore recommend that you monitor local news and weather reports. For more information and advice on current weather please visit** [| **Environment Canada.**] **See also [|Local Travel] and** **[|Natural Disasters.]**
 * **If you intend to travel on to the United States check the entry requirements of the US authorities. See the Travel Advice for the** [| **United States.**]
 * **You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See** **General** - [|Insurance] __http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/north-central-america/canada#insurance__


 * Would you like to live in the country that you have focused upon today? Why?**
 * Yes, I would like to live in Canada, because Canada looks like a safe country with a good administration, though there are earthquakes.**

= = = = = TASK 7 EDUCATION =

What percentage of the GDP is spent on education? //4.9% of GDP (2007)//

How does this compare with the rest of the world? // country comparison to the world:  [| 64] //

What percentage of the population is literate? definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 99%

Is there a major difference in rates of literacy between male and female? male: 99% female: 99% (2003 est.)

How many years is a person expected to attend school?

total: 17 years

male: 17 years

female: 17 years (2004)

Is there a difference between between males and females? There is no difference between female and male.

= TASK8; GENDER EQUALITY =

The Gender Equality Index from Social Watch.



The Global Gender Gap
 * Overall Score: 0.7272
 * Economic Participation and Opportunity: 0.7768
 * Educational Attainment: 0.9977
 * Health and Survival: 0.9784
 * Political Empowerment: 0.1959

The Maternal Mortality Rate for South Africa is: 12 deaths/100,000 live births (2008)

Canada is ranked 139 in the world - meaning there are 139 countries with //higher// death rates.