Canada is the preferred destination for British expats
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It has forests, lakes and great open spaces. It also has winter temperatures that will make you wince. But, according to a new survey, Canada is rated as the foreign country Britons would most like to live in, given the opportunity.
The country was seen as having the best quality of life in a survey of 1430 UK expats worldwide by NatWest International Personal Banking (NatWest IPB).
Expats living in Canada especially liked the country's peaceful nature.
They also offered a firm thumbs-up to its banking system - as well as its natural beauty, healthcare provision and education standards.
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS
It has forests, lakes and great open spaces. It also has winter temperatures that will make you wince. But, according to a new survey, Canada is rated as the foreign country Britons would most like to live in, given the opportunity.
The country was seen as having the best quality of life in a survey of 1430 UK expats worldwide by NatWest International Personal Banking (NatWest IPB).
Expats living in Canada especially liked the country's peaceful nature.
They also offered a firm thumbs-up to its banking system - as well as its natural beauty, healthcare provision and education standards.
Pole position: Canada's excellent working conditions, peaceful reputation and beauty have nudged it into top position for expats
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS
1. Canada
2. New Zealand
3. Australia
4. France
5. South Africa
6. Portugal
7. Spain
8. U.S.
9. United Arab Emirates
10. Singapore
11. Hong Kong
12. ChinaNew Zealand came second in the poll, followed by Australia, France and South Africa.Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia), with ten provinces and three territories.
Although its capital is Ottowa, the largest cities are Toronto (5.5million people), Montreal (3.6million) and Vancouver (2.1million).
And it seems that visiting Canada has been a new years resolution for many travellers around the world in 2011.
According to figures from the latest Tourism Snapshot, just published by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), January 2011 saw more than 657,000 international arrivals to Canada, a 2per cent year-on-year rise.CANADA FACTS
2. New Zealand
3. Australia
4. France
5. South Africa
6. Portugal
7. Spain
8. U.S.
9. United Arab Emirates
10. Singapore
11. Hong Kong
12. ChinaNew Zealand came second in the poll, followed by Australia, France and South Africa.Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia), with ten provinces and three territories.
Although its capital is Ottowa, the largest cities are Toronto (5.5million people), Montreal (3.6million) and Vancouver (2.1million).
And it seems that visiting Canada has been a new years resolution for many travellers around the world in 2011.
According to figures from the latest Tourism Snapshot, just published by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), January 2011 saw more than 657,000 international arrivals to Canada, a 2per cent year-on-year rise.
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CANADA FACTS
Population: 34.4 million
Number of Households: 12.4 million
Canada is the second largest country in the world, with ten provinces and three territories.
The largest cities are Toronto (5.5m), Montreal (3.6m) and Vancouver (2.1m).
Average life expectancy: 80.7 Years
Size: 9,984,670 sq km/ 3,855,103 sq miles
Annual Births: 381,382 (to June 30 2010)
Immigration to Canada: 559,105 arrivals each year
'It seems the pull of the beautiful Rockies, the Mounties and the marvellous taste of maple syrup is a real sticking point for British expats.'
The survey revealed that expats enjoyan overall better quality of life once they move away from their country of origin.
It also reveals that around 41 percent of expa! ts in Br itain find it difficult locating somewhere to live, most find the quality of their accommodation drops after moving to Britain, and a third claim their health has deteriorated since moving there.
But the UK does hold the crown for being expat entertainment capital of the world, with over half (58 per cent) of expats in the UK saying that the quality of entertainment had increased.
Number of Households: 12.4 million
Canada is the second largest country in the world, with ten provinces and three territories.
The largest cities are Toronto (5.5m), Montreal (3.6m) and Vancouver (2.1m).
Average life expectancy: 80.7 Years
Size: 9,984,670 sq km/ 3,855,103 sq miles
Annual Births: 381,382 (to June 30 2010)
Immigration to Canada: 559,105 arrivals each year
'It seems the pull of the beautiful Rockies, the Mounties and the marvellous taste of maple syrup is a real sticking point for British expats.'
The survey revealed that expats enjoyan overall better quality of life once they move away from their country of origin.
It also reveals that around 41 percent of expa! ts in Br itain find it difficult locating somewhere to live, most find the quality of their accommodation drops after moving to Britain, and a third claim their health has deteriorated since moving there.
But the UK does hold the crown for being expat entertainment capital of the world, with over half (58 per cent) of expats in the UK saying that the quality of entertainment had increased.
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