Canada is one of the highly urbanized countries in the world, as more than 76% of the total population lives in the cities of this country. This is higher than, for example, in the United States.
Reasons for high urbanization
The largest cities in Canada - Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto - are densely populated by Canadians and immigrants from other countries.
If you turn to history, you can find out that since the formation of Canada, it has been the most urbanized country. 7% of the total number of Canadians lived in cities with a population of more than 20 thousand people. In the future, the growth of cities in this confederation and, accordingly, the natural increase in population only increased. This continues to this day.
At the same time, the role of the rural population in the life of Canada should not be underestimated. Despite the fact that the rural population accounts for just over 23%, they supply the country with the necessary agricultural products. Canada is, according to statistics, a leading supplier of agricultural products. The province successfully supplies cereals and wheat.
Such a high urbanization can be explained simply - Canadians tend to settle in larger cities, a metropolis, and go to the capital. After all, there are more opportunities to get a good education, find a decent job, etc.
Labor immigration plays a significant role in the process of urbanization in Canada. This is facilitated by Canada's reputation as a benevolent and tolerant country for different nations. Arriving, the overwhelming majority of new Canadians try to settle down in the city, less often in the suburbs. It is not surprising, because the country has a high standard of living, and there is practically no unemployment. The economy of Canada is developed and constantly developing.
Three largest centers in Canada
Montreal is one of the three largest Canadian cities. It is located at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers. Until 1959, this old metropolis was the final destination of the transport line. In this regard, Montreal was the largest port, which made it the industrial and cultural center of Canada. Naturally, people flocked here. Montreal is currently the second largest in Canada.
Another commercial and financial center of Canada is the city of Toronto. In 1793 it was the capital of Upper Canada. The main feature of the city is its multiculturalism, since initially Toronto was inhabited by immigrants from Britain. Half of Canada's urban population is concentrated in Toronto and Montreal.
Vancouver is one of the most important seaports in Canada. This city was of particular importance at the beginning of the 20th century, before the construction of the Panama Canal. Then a more convenient trade route to Europe was found.
