Where in the World? Hotspots for International Workers.

Inspiration? Check. Countries in mind? Check. Passport and work permit? Check. All thats left is to choose a final destination. Here is a list on popular countries for Canadian student workers, and a profile on the important facts of each country (Wikipedia, 2008):

Argentina: Very affordable; great cultural wealth and friendly people. The Argentine economy has recovered since past crises, and the political situation is stable. However, travellers should exercise a high degree of caution due to the risk of crime.
Capital: Buenos Aires
Population: 39,921,833 (2006 estimate)
Language(s): Spanish (official), English, Italian, German, French.

Australia: Similar culture; English-speaking; popular with students; great travel destination; very friendly people. Most Canadian visitors to Australia do not experience problems. There are no serious security or safety concerns.
Capital:Canberra
Population:20,264,082 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):English - 79.1%, Chinese - 2.1%, Italian - 1.9%, others 16.9%.

Brazil: Quite affordable; great cultural experience and a friendly people; economically and politically fairly stable; opportunities for students, English teachers, and professionals. Travellers should exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high crime rates and recent incidents of gang-related violence. Travellers planning to visit the area should consult a travel medicine clinic or physician and take appropriate precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Capital:Brasilia
Population:188,078,227 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Portuguese (official), Spanish, English, French.

Costa Rica: Close to Canada.; sizable expatriate community for a small country; low cost of living; popular with students and retirees. Visitors should be vigilant at all times when travelling in the country due to high levels of crime. The hurricane season extends from June 1st to November 30th.
Capital:San José
Population:4,075,261
Language(s):Spanish, English.

Czech Republic: Among the cheaper destinations in Europe; friendly people, great history and culture. Most Canadian visitors to the Czech Republic do not experience problems.
Capital:Prague
Population:10,235,455 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Czech.

France: The classic destination for North American expats and students, but relatively expensive. Most Canadian visitors to France do not experience problems. Canadians are advised not to show signs of affluence and to ensure that their personal belongings, passports, and other travel documents are secure. The best way to avoid getting measles is vaccination.
Capital:Paris
Population:60,876,136 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):French - 100%, declining regional dialects and languages.

Italy: This is another classic destination for North American expats; great culture and history. Most Canadian visitors to Italy do not experience problems.Canadian visitors to Naples and surrounding areas should be aware that local authorities have been dealing with a garbage disposal problem, which in the past has resulted in tonnes of waste piling up in the streets.. Demonstrations have occurred, some violent, and could recur any time.
Capital:Rome
Population:58,133,509 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Italian (official), German, French, Slovene.

Japan: A popular destination for professionals and students from Canada.; also popular with English teachers, but has very high cost of living and a very different culture and language. Most Canadian visitors to Japan do not experience problems. There are no serious security or safety concerns. Earthquakes, floods and landslides have occurred and continue to be a concern in the affected areas. Canadians in the region should maintain a flexible schedule to allow for unexpected interruptions.
Capital:Tokyo
Population:127,463,611 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Japanese.

Mexico: Close to Canada.; great culture and history and a friendly people; great for students, retirees, and English teachers. Canadians travelling to Mexico should exercise a high degree of caution due to occasional demonstrations and protests, and due to high levels of criminal activity, some involving the use of violence. The hurricane season extends from June 1st to November 30th.
Capital:Mexico City
Population:107,449,525 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages

South Africa: Increasing economic and political stability; growing popularity with students; English speaking; great travel destination. You are advised to exercise a high degree of caution in the country. Although the political climate is generally stable in South Africa, nationwide strikes and violent crime can occur. You should exercise caution and avoid demonstrations, large crowds and public areas where violence could take place.
Capital:Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative).
Population:44,187,637 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):IsiZulu - 23.8%, IsiXhosa - 17.6%, Afrikaans - 13.3%, Sepedi - 9.4%, English - 8.2%, Setswana - 8.2%, Sesotho - 7.9%, Xitsonga - 4.4%, others - 7.2%.

Spain: Great cultural and historic wealth; popular destination with students; lower cost of living than in central or northern Europe. Most Canadian visitors to Spain do not experience problems. Crime and robbery against tourists occur, especially in larger cities. Violent crime is rare. Although assaults against foreigners are infrequent, reports of such attacks in connection with petty crime are a concern. Annually, more Canadian passports are stolen in Spain than anywhere else in the world; as a result Canadian travellers are cautioned to ensure that their passports are protected at all times.
Capital:Madrid
Population:40,397,842 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):Castilian Spanish - 74%, Catalan - 17%, Galician - 7%, Basque - 2%.

United Kingdom: the easiest and most popular destination for American expats because of the same language and similar culture. Travellers can expect increased police presence and security at major airports and throughout transportation networks in Western Europe and elsewhere, and may consequently experience delays. Canadians should exercise caution and maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times and in all places.
Capital:London
Population:60,609,153 (2006 estimate)
Language(s):English, Welsh, Scottish form of Gaelic.

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