Must-Know Facts For Students Planning To Study In Canada

February 2022

Canada, acknowledged for its diversity, all-embracing values and high standard of living, is internationally accredited as one of the best countries to live and study in. Canada is the second-largest country in the world, and shares the world's largest border with its neighbour, the United States. Due to Canada's colossal size, there are a great deal of landscapes and ecosystems that stretch across the nation, including mountains, coastal regions, forests, prairie grasslands and arctic tundra. According to a UN survey, for the past nine consecutive years, Canada ranked as the best place in the world to live in. Canada is consistently ranked as one of the best countries in the world, and it is currently the best country in the world in terms of quality of life. High on academic quality but affordable tuition fee - Canada is one of the best study destinations for students.

Listed below are a few facts that every student considering to pursue further studies in Canada must know:

1. Canada is the only nation in the world where more than half its residents can proudly hang college degrees up on their walls.
2. In Canada, highest student population comprising of international students belong to India. East Asia cumulatively has about 40% of the international student mix in Canada
3. As per a survey by Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), 96% of international students recommend Canada as a preferred study destination.
4. About 60% of the international students studying in Canada apply for permanent residence.
5. Canada's official bilingual status can be a surprise for many international students. The country has two official languages - English and French. Millions of Canadians can converse in both languages.
6. Canada has the world's longest coastline, which is bordered by three different oceans: the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific
7. Canada contains 10% of the world's total forest cover
8. Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world - 563 of its lakes are larger than 100 square kilometers
9. Canada has a diverse student population, students from 186 countries enroll themselves in world-class Canadian Universities.
10. As per a recent survey International student consider Canada to have a reputation of tolerant, non - discriminatory and a safe country
11. Canada Has Four Distinct Seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter.
12. Canada is divided into six time zones, operates on standard time from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March, and observes daylight saving time the rest of the year.
13. Historically about 80% of international students are enrolled in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec

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