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Every year, thousands of people from all over the
world come to Canada to start a new life. They come with many different
skills and with the hope of contributing to their new society. Your interest
in England may arise from your participation in the HOST Program, which
provides assistance to newcomers. You may have English colleagues at work,
or English students at your school. Whatever the reason for your interest,
this website will introduce you to England and help you understand its
culture.
English families were among the first to settle in
the Atlantic Provinces, Ontario and the West. Canada's parliament is based
on the British parliamentary system, and the Queen is Canada's head of
state. She is represented in Canada by the Governor General. English
immigrants have greatly contributed to Canada's development and culture
through business, the arts and education. Recent arrivals include people
with high-tech training and young people just beginning their careers. |
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Although this cultural profile provides insight into
some customs, it does not cover all facets of life. The customs described
may not apply in equal measure to all newcomers from England.
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Summary Fact Sheet |
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| Official Name |
England |
| Capital |
London |
| Type of Government |
Parliamentary Democracy |
| Population |
49.2 million |
| Area |
130,439 sq. km |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
English, South Asian |
| Language |
English |
| Religions |
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism |
| Unit of Currency |
Pound sterling |
| National Flag |
A dark blue background on which are superimposed two
crosses in red bordered with white - a diagonal cross and a square cross. |
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Did you know? |
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England is part of Great Britain, which includes Scotland
and Wales. Great Britain and Northern Ireland together make up what is known
as the United Kingdom.
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