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Toronto Basic
BASIC
FACTS
Toronto is a cosmopolitan city with a wonderful
network of parks, recreational, and cultural facilities. It is the
largest city in Canada and is the home of seven professional sports
teams and the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the
world, behind New York and London. It is one of the world's most
multicultural cities as it is home to more than 80 ethnic communities
from all over the world. Half of the population of Toronto was not born
in Canada. A dominant force in the business and economy of the nation,
it is also the cultural centre of English-speaking Canada. The economy
of Toronto is one of the largest in the world, worth $315 billion US.
Toronto has also been labeled a "world city".
CLIMATE
Toronto's seasons are easily distinguishable from
one another, with extreme weather conditions often experienced in both
the summer and the winter. Although Toronto's winter climate and
weather can be less severe than other parts of the country, it is wise
to go well prepared if you are planning to visit Toronto during the
chilly winter months.
However, it's not all snow and icicles. Toronto enjoys long, hot summer
days and sunny weather thanks to its southerly location, while
springtime is mostly warm and pleasant, making it the most welcomed
season after the winter's bitter snowstorms that sometimes strike as
late as March.
LANGUAGE
With over 300 languages spoken throughout America and Canada, English
and French are the main languages in Toronto, and the majority of
highway signposts and tourist leaflets display both. Canadian English
is widely spoken in Toronto and is based upon British English, with
many interesting expressions. In the states of Quebec and Manitoba,
Canadian French is the main language. Toronto contains numerous
different nationalities and a number of regions in Canada are known for
their local dialects and colorful colloquialisms, particularly around
the Newfoundland area of Canada.
CITY
IN FIGURES
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Province: Ontario (ON)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language: English
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) (UTC-5)
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