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Location: Directly between the US border (Niagara Falls)
                and Toronto. Is on Lake Ontario.
Size: 613,000 (triple the size of the entire Roanoke Valley Region)
Languages- 55% English (rest is mixed)
Religion- 50% Roman Catholic, 11% no religion, 9% Muslim, 2% Baptist
           *68% call themselves "Christians"
           *90% of those calling themselves "Christians" see no need for church
Income: 67% are "upper-class"; while 8% is in poverty (double Roanoke)

Formed in 1974, Mississauga is now recognized as Canada's 6^th largest and fastest growing major city with a population of 695,000 residents representing cultures from around the world.

Mississauga Is Canada's Gateway
Mississauga is home to Lester B. Pearson International Airport and the greatest concentration of major highways in the country, all of which position Mississauga to serve local, national and international markets and travelers. Local public transit is linked to Toronto and other neighboring cities, offering a comprehensive network of bus, subway and commuter train routes.

Mississauga Is Safe
Recognized for being the safest city in Canada, Mississauga is a known major focal point for commercial activity, rich in arts, cultural facilities, parks, entertainment, nightlife and world class sport and recreational facilities for all interests that attract residents and visitors alike. Full of tremendous shopping opportunities and home to Square One, Ontario's largest mall, Mississauga is the place to shop till you drop.