Its proximity to its more high-profile neighbor has not taken away from Canada's possession of its own distinct identity and character. Here, expats in Canada describe what it's like to live in a diverse and multicultural country that is made up of many different groups of people who speak different dialects and languages and whose cultures were shaped by forces that included the French and the English. A combination of breathtaking landscapes and progressive cities is something that makes the land of the Maple Leaf a source of pride for its people (and adopted citizens).