BT 5-3

Canada Vs Mexico
Population

Mexicos population is about 119 million people, making it the largest

Spanish speaking country in the world. Slightly over 70% resides in
urban centers, with the rest living in rural districts.
The countrys population is relatively young. 64% of Mexicans are
between the ages of 15 and 65 years. A further 30% of the population is
below 15. Only 6% are above the age of 65, this despite the countrys
high life expectancy of 76 years.
Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area and the
largest North American country. Canada extends from the Pacific to the
Atlantic and north to the Arctic Ocean. The United States-Canadian
border is the longest land border in the world. In 2015, Canada has an
estimated population of 35.87 million, which ranks 37th in the world.

Distribution

The most populous region is the State of Mexico, which has about 14.4
million people. It is closely followed by the Federal State with about nine
million, Veracruz with seven million, Jalisco with just over six million and
Puebla with about five million.

The census results also show the population of each Canadian province
and territory. More than half of Canadians live in just two provinces;
Ontario, where one in three Canadians live, and Quebec where almost a
quarter of Canadians live. The combined population of Canada's three
territories (Northwest, Yukon and Nunavut) is less than the population of
Canada's smallest province (Prince Edward Island).

Languages

Spanish is the countrys national language. It is the most widely spoken

language in the country and virtually all Mexicans can speak it fluently.
Indigenous languages

There are 62 indigenous languages spoken by the native groups of

Mexico. These can be divided into four families according to history and
how the dialects relate to each other.

The main subsection is the Mayan group, which varies according to the
region. Mayan group languages include Chol, Wastek and many more.
Another subsection is the Mixe-Zoquean language group, which
encompasses languages spoken by the Mixe and Zoquean tribes. Other
subsections are the Totonacan and OtoManguean groups.

Despite being an officially bilingual country, the most prominent

language used in Canada is English. Just under a quarter of the country's
population speaks French - most of whom live in Quebec. Aside from
English and French, several other languages, including Chinese, Punjabi,
Arabic and Aboriginal languages are the mother tongues of Canadians.

Family

Mexicos family life puts a strong emphasis on unity and love for each
other.
Is the family system in Mexico matriarchal? The answer is no. The family
system here is largely patriarchal. Roles are clear cut for mothers,
fathers as well as children. Mothers are generally nurturers and they are
expected to cook, clean and take care of all domestic aspects of the
house. Fathers, on the other hand, are key decision makers tasked with
providing for the family and having overall authority in the household.

The structure of Canadian families is becoming more diverse. The

traditional family of two parents with children is no longer the norm in
Canada. In 2006, legally married couples with children made up 34.6%
of all families. Only 25 years earlier, in 1981, 55% of all families were
legally married couples with children. While the proportion of traditional
families has been declining, the proportion of common-law and loneparent families is increasing.
The composition of the Canadian family is changing. Families have fewer
members, and there are a decreasing number of families with children
living at home.

Religion

Canada is similar to the United States in that it is a melting pot of

different cultures and religions. Canada is a country without an official
religion. Although about seventy-five percent of Canadian citizens claim
to be practitioners of Christianity, religious pluralism is a valued part of
Canada's culture. Unfortunately, many believe Canada has entered a
depressing "post-religious"period. This is a fancy why of saying that
people have become cynical and stopped openly displaying their
Christianity.
However, other religions still seem to be en vogue. The stark increase in
immigration from areas such as Asia, Africa, and the Middle East has
contributed to the expansive growth of Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, and
Hindu communities within the country of Canada. More exclusive
religious cultures also call Canada home. These include the Bah' Faith,
Unitarian Universalists, Judaism, Pagans, First Nations religions.

89% of Mexicans are Catholic, thus the church is closely interwoven into
an individuals social support system. Many of the small towns are
named after saints and on particular days the locals hold festivities in
their honor. Some indigenous groups still practice their traditional
religions. They create traditional healing remedies and read palms to
foretell the future.

Source

http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/canada-population/

http://www.facts-about-mexico.com/mexican-people.html

http://well-being.esdc.gc.ca/misme-iowb/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=37