English and French (the latter predominantly in Quebec) are the official languages.
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Canada's international access code is +1. If you're calling from Canada, you'll need to use 011 and the country code (01144 for the UK for example). Internet cafes are widely available.
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Canada, like the US, has a tipping culture. The usual amount is 15 per cent.
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Canada is considered one of the safest countries to visit.
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Vaccinations are unnecessary for travel to Canada.
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The electrical current is 110 volts, 60Hz (American-style flat two-pin plugs).
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