Natural and human characteristics contribute to Canada’s population distribution and density by influencing the decisions Canadians make on where to live. The climate, inhabitants, and availability of resources are key factors one must take into account before coming to the conclusion of where one wants to live.
When one makes the decision on where to live, especially newcomers to Canada, it is imperative they take the chosen area’s climate into consideration. The population pattern in the more northern regions of Canada is sparse, and significantly less populated than southern areas of Canada, such as a neighbourhood in Surrey, BC, because …show more content…
Population distribution and density can be defined by the ethnicity of the citizens living in an area. An immigrant from South Asia may want to live in an area where a majority of inhabitants are of the same or similar ethnicity, and speak the same language. For example, the city of Mississauga, ON has a large South Asian population, and one may be more comfortable living near others who share the same culture. This causes the population in that area to grow as newcomers are more drawn to areas such as these, and therefore increases the population density. Typically, in areas predominantly one general race, there are different shops that carry uncommon produce, for example, to satisfy the needs of those in areas such as these. This may also draw more people to certain areas, as the culture is very much alive …show more content…
Natural and human characteristics contribute to Canada’s population distribution and density by influencing the decisions Canadians make on where to live. The climate, inhabitants, and availability of resources are key factors one must take into account before coming to the conclusion of where one wants to live.
When one makes the decision on where to live, especially newcomers to Canada, it is imperative they take the chosen area’s climate into consideration. The population pattern in the more northern regions of Canada is sparse, and significantly less populated than southern areas of Canada, such as a neighbourhood in Surrey, BC, because the average temperature is much colder, and the winters much harsher in comparison. Few people are adapted to the arctic weather in Nunavut, hence why the population is so small. Many newcomers to Canada would be incredibly unprepared for harsh winters in areas within the Arctic Circle, as a majority of immigrants come from nations who do not suffer from treacherous winters, or the whole season of winter at