ECONOMY

Canada is a developed country, has one of the highest human development index (HDI) of the world (0.961). Yet Canada's economy is heavily reliant on the U.S.. It is a service economy. Agriculture accounts for only 2% of GDP and occupies feathers 2% of the workforce. The industry accounts for 29% of GDP and is home to 22% of workers. Services represent 69% of GDP and 76% of the workforce.
The Canadian economy has changed radically from the second World War, and pass an agricultural economy to an industrial economy initially highly technical and service today. Treats for your industry, major mineral and energy resources: natural gas and hydropower.

Canada benefits greatly from free trade agreements, NAFTA is an example. This allows a seamless integration between the economies of Canada and the United States. The United States is responsible for 80% of Canadian imports and exports.

Data from the Canadian economy

Key economic sectors: industry, technology, finance

Major industrial regions: the cities of Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto

Currency: Canadian Dollar ($ symbol - CAD)

GDP: U.S. $ 1.28 trillion (2009)

GDP per capita: U.S. $ 38,400 (2008)

Inflation rate: 0.2% (2009)

Monetary reserves: U.S. $ 356 billion (31/12/2008)

Major agricultural and livestock products produced: wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, forest products, fish.

Major manufactured products, transportation equipment, chemicals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.

Major export commodities: motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipment, chemicals, plastics, fertilizers, pulp, timber, crude oil, natural gas, aluminum.

Main economic partners (exports): United States, Britain and Japan.

Main economic partners (imports): United States, China and Mexico.

Exports (2009): U.S. $ 298 billion.

Imports (2009): U.S. $ 305 billion.

Economic block which belongs: NAFTA (North American Free Trade)