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Multiculturalism makes national unity a challenge

Canada’s provinces are vast and varied. From the small coastal communities in the southeast to the farming communities in the Central south part of Canada to the native hunters in the northern territories, Canada is extremely diverse. And that is true for the population of people, not just the landscape.

Canada’s multiculturalism is actually one of the country’s defining characteristics. People in Canada come from a variety of backgrounds including Inuit, British, French, Eastern European, and Asian. These distinct cultures reflect a history full of exploration and colonization. Take a look at the graph to see the ethnic composition of Canada.

Pie Chart: Native Canadian (including Inuit) - 1.5%, German, Italian, Ukranian, Scandinavian, Dutch, Polish, and other European - 27%, British - 40%, French - 27%, Other (mostly Asian) - 11.5%

Ethnic Composition of Canada

Which two ethnic groups make up just under half of the Canadian population?

French and Other European (German, Italian, Scandinavian, Dutch, etc.) groups make up just under half of Canada.