Toronto

Population:

6,255.000

Area:

5,905.71 Km 

Climate:

Toronto has a humid continental climate, with wet summers and cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons. Toronto has a relatively low daily temperature range due to its urbanization and proximity to water. The average nighttime temperature in the city is about 3.0 degrees Celsius (5.40 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than rural areas in all months. However, it can be significantly cooler on many spring and early summer afternoons under the influence of the lake because Lake Ontario It is cooler than the weather in these seasons.

These lake breezes occur mostly in summer and are soothing on hot days. Toronto winters are usually cold with frequent snowfalls. During the winter months, temperatures are usually below 0 ° C (32 ° F). Toronto winters are sometimes accompanied by cold winds, when the maximum temperature remains below -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit), which often gets colder due to the cold wind. Occasionally, they can fall below -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit). Snowstorms, sometimes mixed with ice and rain, can disrupt work and travel, while accumulated snow can fall at any time from November to mid-April. 

The summer months are characterized by very hot temperatures. Daytime temperatures are usually above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) and often above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). Spring and autumn are the transition seasons with moderate or cool temperatures with alternating dry and wet periods. The average daytime temperature in these seasons is about 10 to 12 degrees Celsius (50 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit).

Religion

The most common religion reported in Toronto is Christianity, which 54.1% of the population adheres to. Most of the population is Catholic, followed by Protestants (11.9%), Orthodox Christians (4.3%), and members of other Christian denominations (9.7%). From: Islam (8.2%), Hinduism (5.6%), Judaism (3.8%), Buddhism (2.7%) and Sikhism (0.8%). Those who had no religious affiliation make up 24.2 percent of Toronto's population.

Ethnic Origins:

In 2016, in general, the three most frequently reported ethnic origins were Chinese (332830 or 12.5%), English (331.890 or 12.3%), and Canadian (323175 or 12.0%). Common Ethnic Areas European (47.9%), Asian (Including Middle East - 40.1%), African (5.5%), Latin / Central / South American (4.2%) and Native American (1.2%). Percentage).

In 2016, 51.5% of the city's population belonged to a visible minority group, compared to 49.1% in 2011, and 13.6% in 1981. The largest visible minority groups were in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). 338960 or 12.6%), East Asia (Chinese with 332830 or 12.5%) and blacks (239850 or 8.9%). Visible minorities are projected to increase to 63% of the city's population by 2031. This diversity is reflected in Toronto's ethnic neighborhoods, which include Chinatown, Corso, Italy, Greek City, Kensington Market, Korea, Little India, Little Italy, Little Jamaica, Little Portugal, and Ronswalls (Polish community)

Economy

Toronto is an international hub for trade and finance. Toronto, which is generally considered the financial and industrial capital of Canada, has a high concentration of banks and brokerage firms on Gulf Street in the financial district. The Toronto Stock Exchange is the seventh largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market value. The five largest Canadian financial institutions, collectively known as the Big Five, have national offices in Toronto.

The city is an important center for media, publishing, telecommunications, information technology and film production industries. This is home to Bell Media, Rogers Communications and Torstar. Other prominent Canadian companies in the Greater Toronto area include Magna International, Celestica, Manulife, Sun Life Financial, Hudson's Bay Company, and large hotel companies and operators, such as the Four Seasons Hotels and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

Although much of the area's manufacturing activity takes place outside the city limits, Toronto remains a wholesale and distribution point for the industrial sector. The city's strategic location along the Quebec-Windsor Corridor and its road and rail connections help support the production of motor vehicles, iron, steel, food, machinery, chemicals, and paper nearby.

Transportation 

Toronto is a central transportation hub for road, rail, and air networks in southern Ontario. There are several types of transportation in Toronto, including highways and public transportation. Toronto also has an extensive network of bike lanes and multi-purpose tracks and trails. The main Toronto public transportation system is operated by the Toronto Transport Commission (TTC). The backbone of its public transportation network is the Toronto Metro system, which consists of three high-speed city-wide high-speed rail lines, including the U-shaped line 1 and the east-west line 2. Line 3 is a light metro line that serves exclusively. East Scarborough. The Toronto Transport Commission operates the largest and busiest tram system in North America.

TTC also operates an extensive network of buses and trams that serve downtown, with buses serving many parts of the city that are not serviced by the scattered metro network. TTC buses and trams use a metro-like fare system, and many metro stations offer rental areas for rail-to-surface transportation.