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Canada
Maple Syrup, Moose, and Ice Hockey
Overview
The world's second-largest country by area, celebrated for its multicultural cities, universal healthcare, vast wilderness, and consistently high quality of life.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
North America
Land Area
9,984,670 km²
Capital
Ottawa
Languages
English, French
Currencies
Canadian dollar ($)
At a Glance
84
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
65
Freedom
94
Security
94
Life Expectancy
81.6 yrs
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Urbanization
82%
Cost Index
83
Housing Index
84
Healthcare Access
75/100
Climate
Average Temperature
6.4°C
Average AQI
22
Most Temperate Cities
1 Hornby Island 10.5°C
2 Port Rowan 9.7°C
3 West Lorne 9.6°C
4 Walpole Island 9.5°C
5 Virgil 9.4°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Breakeyville 1 AQI
2 Hornby Island 9 AQI
3 Denman Island 9 AQI
4 Plattsville 13 AQI
5 Peel 13 AQI
Cities
Hornby Island Watford Walpole Island Virgil Toronto county Wendover West Lorne Skatepark Fallingbrook Port Rowan Plattsville Peel
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 83
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 84
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 11.21%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 33.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 98/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 13/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 157 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 90
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.29% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 196 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 12/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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