Toronto
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Toronto
Province: Ontario
Country: Canada

Toronto By The Numbers:

Population: 2,500,000
Elevation: 567 feet/173 meters
Average Annual Precipitation: 30 inches/76 centimeters
Average January Temperature: 21 degrees F/-6 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 70 degrees F/21 degrees C

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Banking, Tourism, Manufacturing, Communications
Ethnic Mix: 57% Caucasian, 8.3% African American, 1.5% Hispanic, 20.9% Asian, 3.5% Filipino, 8.8% Other
Electricity: 110 volts, 50Hz, standard two pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT- 5
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 416 & 647

Did You Know?

Toronto is a vibrant city, and in many ways as American as some of its neighbors to the south, mainly in Michigan. Along with Michigan, Toronto has a thriving automobile and auto parts industry, allowing for a lot of exchange between US car manufacturers across the border.

Orientation:

Toronto is situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario ( the most eastern of the Great Lakes ), and is one of the southernmost cities in Canada.