A lot of people have a lot of ideas about Canada. That it's one of the safest countries in the world. That it's one of the prettiest countries in the world. But perhaps no idea is more important for you in particular than the one that Canada is an ideal location for a foreign student to earn a higher education.

With close proximity to and with strong influence from the United States, but with its own unique mixture of French as well as uniquely Canadian culture, the country is an entity entirely unto its own, with a top-notch higher education system and sweeping natural beauty, not to mention pristine cities that are both charmingly old-fashioned and strikingly modern. It is a powerful mix of all the good things about all the various places one can earn an international education. It really is the best of all worlds.

Something for Everyone

Did you know that Canada is the second largest country in the world, behind only Russia, in terms of total area? It stretches from the northern border of the continental United States to the tip of Ellesmere Island, a mere 834 kilometers from the North Pole. Within this vast expanse of land lies some of the most beautiful landscapes you will ever see. Not to mention some exquisite little towns and sprawling cities. Some feel very American, some feel very French and some feel quintessential Canadian, which simply has to be experienced.

A variety of people with a multitude of cultures call Canada home. From the French-speaking residents of Montreal and Quebec to the rugged inhabitants of the Yukon Territory, Canada's population ranges from urban to rural, and encompasses almost everything in between.

True Education

Because of the sheer size of the country, Canada is home to dozens of universities. Whatever subject you choose to study, there is bound to be a university that specializes in it.

Culturally, Canada has strong English, French, Irish and Scottish influences, even going so far as to absorb some of those cultures' customs. The country has its own unique brand of culture as well, and the quaint quirkiness is irresistible. The country also has its favorite pastimes, mainly lacrosse, a sport quickly spreading in popularity across the United States and other parts of the world, curling, a unique ice game involving brooms and Canada's true passion: hockey.

Canada is much more than sports, though. It is much more than friendly people and districts that seem literally transported from France. This mammoth country is renowned for its unprecedented natural beauty, with glassy lakes and snow-capped mountains, rustic villages and clean cities. From the ethnic melting-pot of international metropolises like Toronto to the sprawling frontier of the North Western territories, Canada is a nation that defies true understanding. The best way to fully grasp the immensity of such a place, and to reap the greatest rewards from it, is simply to live there. The benefits are as potentially vast as the land itself.

So if you want a superb education in a beautiful locale with sophisticated culture, than you want to study in Canada. Start searching for your ideal program now.