介绍加拿大首都 ottawa．全英文

Canada's capital city could hardly be lovelier。Perched upon Parliament Hill are Ottawa's gothic government buildings,set against the slow-moving Ottawa River。Miles of late-Victorian brick houses dot neighborhoods。Canadian art and history are on display at museums throughout the city,including the impressive Canadian Museum of Civilization。Ottawa makes it easy to enjoy its beauty through outdoor pursuits。The tidy,hand-dug Rideau Canal has bisected this city since 1832 and remains popular with cruisers,bicyclists and ice skaters。History Since its founding in 1855,Ottawa has changed with the times,including how the city is governed。In 2001,the new City of Ottawa was created with the amalgamation of the Region of Ottawa-Carleton and 11 local municipalities:Cumberland,Gloucester,Goulbourn,Kanata,Nepean,Osgoode,Ottawa,Rideau,Rockcliffe Park,Vanier,and West Carleton。What Ottawa Looks Like Now With amalgamation,Ottawa is the fourth-largest city in Canada,with a population of 854,000。Comprising 2,760 square kilometres and spanning over 110 kilometres from east to west,Ottawa's area is a little over 8% urban and almost 92% rural。In fact,Ottawa is now the largest farming city in the country,with more farming revenue than Toronto,Montreal,Vancouver,Edmonton and Calgary combined。Over 150 communities,from quiet rural villages to vibrant urban neighbourhoods,are part of the new Ottawa。With amalgamation,Ottawa is the fourth-largest city in Canada,with a population of 854,000。Comprising 2,760 square kilometres and spanning over 110 kilometres from east to west,Ottawa's area is a little over 8% urban and almost 92% rural。With the third strongest metropolitan job market in Canada,Ottawa and its employment opportunities draw a wide range of people。Ottawa's active workforce includes 78,000 in advanced technology,73,000 in the federal government,70,000 in health and education,and 57,000 in trades。Population trends,however,run almost exactly inverse to Ottawa's geographical urban/rural division。Since amalgamation,rural areas have accounted for only about 7% of population growth,with urban and suburban neighbourhoods absorbing the other 93%。Approximately 30% of urban and suburban population growth occurred in the area of the city inside the 20,000-hectare swath of federally owned land known as the Greenbelt。Suburban growth nodes lying outside the Greenbelt - including Kanata,Stittsville,South Nepean (Barrhaven),South Gloucester (Riverside South),Orl茅ans and Leitrim - accounted for the rest of the increase,and have been experiencing the greatest growth。The People of Ottawa Within Ottawa's communities are the most highly educated citizens in Canada。Almost 50% of residents hold a post-secondary degree,certificate or diploma。While Ottawa has the largest percentage of seniors in Ontario,and the second-largest percentage in Canada,Ottawa is also a young city。Among the nation's largest cities,Ottawa is one of the youngest,with nearly half of the population under the age of 35。Ottawa's Economic Engine With the third strongest metropolitan job market in Canada,Ottawa and its employment opportunities draw a wide range of people。Ottawa's active workforce includes 78,000 in advanced technology,73,000 in the federal government,70,000 in health and education,and 57,000 in trades。Ottawa is a growing community。In the last five-year census period,Ottawa outstripped all Canadian cities in central city housing starts。Ottawa is Canada's Largest farming city,with more revenue from farming than the country's five other largest cities combined。Ottawa's Healthy,Vibrant Lifestyles While people come to Ottawa to make a living,they stay because of the style of living the city affords。A higher percentage of people in Ottawa walk to work than in any other large city in Canada。Ottawa also has the highest percentage of those who commute by bicycle to work,and the lowest percentage of people who drive to work。Widely recognized as one of the greenest metropolitan areas in North America,Ottawa offers citizens year-round access to an impressive number of woodlands,wildlife habitats,rivers and streams。An extensive network of recreational paths connects urban,suburban and rural residents alike to the city's abundant green space。The city's green space is balanced by an impressive urban recreational infrastructure。Throughout all four seasons,Ottawa's wide range of recreational programs and services facilitate and encourage activity for residents of all ages and levels of ability。From summer camps to public outdoor skating rinks and tennis courts,and from Aquafitness programs to cross-country skiing classes and skate board parks,the emphasis is on healthy and active living。Progressing Towards 2020 As Ottawa moves towards the year 2020,seven key principles will ensure that Ottawa maintains its very best qualities as it grows,building upon these core characteristics that make Ottawa the vibrant city it already is。This annual report documents the City's progress in fulfilling these seven principles and in reaching its goals。