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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CAPITAL OF CANADA?

27/04/2023
With the second largest area in the world, Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; To the north is the Arctic Ocean. However, many tourists or soon-to-be immigrants still don't know much about Canada's capital – Ottawa is one of the most livable cities. Let iCanfield take a look at the special things only in Ottawa in the following article.

1. Reason for choosing Ottawa as the capital of Canada

In 1957, the Ottawa City was chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of Canada among many other large cities. Many people were surprised by this choice of the queen because at this time, Ottawa was a small, newly established city, without a long history and a developed economy much faster than Montreal and Toronto.

It is theorized that the queen's choice of this city as her capital was either an accidental planting of a brooch on the map between Toronto and Montréal, or that she simply liked the colors on the map of this region. But in practice, the Queen's advisers advised her to choose Ottawa for several reasons: first, because it was a settlement right on the border of eastern and western Canada (the border between present-day Quebec and Ontario). , as a compromise between the French and British settlements; the second was the war of 1812 that showed the weakness of large cities that were vulnerable to American attack because these cities were located very close to the border while Ottawa at that time was surrounded by jungle and located far away. border; The third reason is that the government owns a large piece of land in a position with spectacular views overlooking the Ottawa River. 

Reason chooses Ottawa as the capital of Canada

2. Geographical location of the capital city of Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital and fourth largest city of Canada, and the second largest city in the province of Ontario. Ottawa is located in the Ottawa River valley on the east coast of the province of Ontario, 400km northeast of Toronto and 190km west of Montreal. Ottawa stretches along the banks of the Ottawa River, the main waterway separating the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

3. Ottawa converges cultural, economic and political identity

As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is the center of many diverse cultures from countries around the world, a place where many ethnicities meet. The entire government apparatus of Canada is located here, connecting the governments of the provinces and territories of Canada. In addition, this is also the place to gather technology, business, tourism and organize conferences of international level.

Not only is it a place with a highly educated population, but Ottawa's education system is extremely developed. With more than half of the population having graduated from college or university. Gathering many prestigious universities and graduate education centers.

The unemployment rate in this city is very low at only 6%. In addition, there are many professions for you to choose from. Therefore, if you want to work in Canada, then Ottawa is a destination not to be missed. 

Ottawa converges cultural, economic and political identities

4. Climate in Canada's capital

Considered the second coldest place in the world, Ottawa has a humid continental climate, very hot in summers and very cold in winters. 

Summer temperatures are around 27°C to 35°C and have been as high as 39.5°C. Summer in the Canadian capital is usually warm, so the average temperature will change, so the Canadian capital is ranked as the 7th coldest capital in the world.

In winter, it snows heavily, with an average annual snow cover of about 235 cm. The lowest temperature ever recorded is -38.9 °C, in January, the average temperature is about -11 °C, at night the temperature drops to about -25 °C.

5. What is the most commonly spoken language in the Canadian capital?

The language spoken in Canada's capital Ottawa is quite distinctive. Because this is a city of many different cultures such as European, American, etc. According to statistics, English is the most popular language (up to 50% of residents), followed by 32% residents use French, the rest will use many other languages ​​such as Italian, Chinese, Indian, ..

Due to the concentration of many cultures and the use of many languages, this is a great environment for those who want to learn more languages. The capital city of Ottawa is not only linguistically diverse, but also culturally diverse. So there are many festivals held every year. It is because of this that you will easily integrate into life in Ottawa, a life of variety and richness.

6. Population characteristics in the capital city of Ottawa Canada

25% of Ottawa residents are mostly immigrants, so the city can be seen by many foreigners for permanent settlement.

It is the city with the youngest population in Canada. More than half of the population in Canada's capital is under the age of 35. This is a strong point that helps the capital have a growing economy.

Ottawa is home to the most developed and educated education in Canada. Another statistic shows that it has the highest concentration of PhDs compared to other cities in Canada. Most people in Ottawa have at least a college degree.

7. Ottawa is a great place to live and study abroad

Peaceful living environment, high intellectual level, good education. One of the cleanest cities in the world. That is why the capital Ottawa is chosen by many foreigners for long-term settlement. Especially house prices in Ottawa are also lower than in other cities like Vancouver and Toronto.

Ottawa is a great place to live and study abroad

The capital of Canada is home to many different industries, opening up many job opportunities for workers. In addition, there are technology companies in Ottawa such as software, communication, tourism, electrical engineers... These companies are also constantly expanding, so the demand for recruiting workers is very large. 

If you are looking for employment opportunities in the agricultural sector, then Ottawa is the right destination because it is very developed in agriculture. 

Not only known as a city with a high population, Ottawa is also known as a place with an extremely developed education system. Rated as one of Canada's best educated cities. For example, the University of Ottawa is one of the largest in the capital, the school was established for more than 175 years, has more than 10 faculties and is capable of training more than 40,000 students from many parts of the world. 

Do you want to live in Canada's capital? Please contact iCanfield via hotline 028 3822 0285 for quick advice. 


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