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More than 80% of all Canadians were born within the country. In
general, the percentage of the population born outside Canada
increases as one goes westward from Newfoundland to British
Columbia.
Persons of whole or partial British (including Irish) origin make up
about 28% of the total population; those of whole or partial French
origin (centered mainly in Québec) make up 23%. Other European
groups account for 15% of the total populace. About 26% of the
population are from mixed backgrounds. Others, mostly Asian,
African, and Arab, make up about 6% of the population.
Amerindians, commonly known as Indians, constitute about 2%. These
Amerindians are classified into ten major ethnic language groups,
including the Métis, of mixed European and Indian heritage. Most of
the Inuit (Eskimos) lie in the Northwest Territories, with smaller
numbers in northern Québec and northern Newfoundland (Labrador).
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