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Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario (part of the Great Lakes system), Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has the same latitude as northern California. • Home to more than 100 cultures, Toronto truly is the world within a city™ • With a population of 4.2 million, Toronto is Canada's largest city • Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America, after Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago • One-quarter of Canada's population is located within 160 km (100 mi.) of the city • More than 60% of the population of the United States is within a one-hour flight • As the capital of Ontario, Toronto is the seat of government for Canada’s most populous province and is the industrial and business centre for the country Languages spoken There are two official languages in Canada – English and French. In addition to these official languages, the top 5 languages spoken in Toronto are Chinese, Italian, Tamil, Portuguese and Spanish. Toronto is known as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and its citizens take pride in the knowledge that they do not have to be homogenous to have a peaceful, thriving city. Toronto’s personality is an expression of its people. Rather than a melting pot, Toronto is represented by a mosaic of colourful cultures from around the world. Individuals often retain their cultural identities – complete with traditions, languages and customs – while extending a united hand of friendship, openness and pride to the world as Torontonians. For more information on Toronto visit: http://www.torontotourism.com |
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