Area
9,984,670 sq. km. (3,855,101 sq. miles)
Location
North America
Population
32.8 million (as per estimates of 2007) and Population Density of 3.5 per sq. km.
Capital City
Ottawa with a total population of 1.2 million (including Gatineau) (as per estimates of 2006).
Language
English and French are official and most popular languages of Canada.
Electricity
AC 110-120 volts, 60 Hz. American-style flat two-pin plugs are common.
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD; Symbol C$). 1C$ = 100 Cents.
Notes prevalent = C$ 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100
Coins prevalent = C$ 1 and 2; Cents 1, 5, 10, and 25.
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available in Canada. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards of all major companies like Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, etc. accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as well. ATMs are also conveniently situated.
Traveller's Cheques
Travellers Cheques are widely accepted in major hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, and tourist agencies. In order to avoid exchange rate charges, the travellers would do well to carry traveller’s cheques in Canadian Dollars.
Banking Hours
Banks in Canada normally function from Monday to Friday from 0930-1600/1700 with extended work hours at some branches. The banks in Canada require that Business Accounts can only be set up on presentation of letter of credit from a home bank.