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- Capital: Ottawa
- Population: 44 million
- Languages: Two official languages, English and French
- Time: There are a total of 6 time zones in Canada – east to west. From March to November, Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins.
- Ottawa (Eastern Time Zone) (DST GMT -4) GMT -5
- Newfoundland (DST GMT -2.30) GMT -3.30
- Eastern (DST GMT -4) GMT -5
- Atlantic (DST GMT -3) GMT -4
- Mountain (DST GMT -6) GMT -7
- Central (DST GMT -5 ) GMT -6
- Pacific (DST GMT -7) GMT -8
- International dialing code: +1
- Voltage guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz
- Visas: Canada visa
- Money: $CDN Canadian dollar. Almost all credit cards are accepted. ATMs are available anywhere.
- Tipping: When tipping, 15% is the expected amount for bar services and restaurants. For miscellaneous services such as taxi drivers, barbers, and hairdressers, 10% would be a good price for them.
- Canada tourist board: Canada: Keep exploring
- Canada travel advice: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
