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This map illustrates the population density for
each census division in 1996. Population density was calculated
by taking the total population of the census division and dividing by its total area in square kilometres.
The majority of Canada's population occurs in the southernmost
part of the country. The agricultural areas in the Prairies and
eastern Canada have higher population densities than the sparsely
populated North, but not as high as southern Ontario or southern
Quebec. The agricultural and resource based economy support a medium
or low-density population.
To properly interpret this map, please consult the text Data
and Mapping Notes.
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