Metrication ElsewhereOn
this page Most countries are wholly metric. Some of them have been that way for many years (about 160 in the case of France). Others (e.g., Australia) metricated more recently and, with minor exceptions, have done so more or less completely. Two exceptions (other than the United States itself) are Canada and the United Kingdom. |
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 CanadaAlthough Canada has metricated to a very large extent, government failure to follow through on the original plans (e.g., backing down on regulations) has limited progress and, in some cases, allowed a certain amount of regression to old units. Although the Canadian Metric Association does not have its own official web site, there is an unofficial site, One Metre, which provides a wealth of information, including many links to other relevant sites. The site was created and is maintained by Greg Peterson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. To view the One Metre site, click on the icon below.
There is also a site containing a profile of the Canadian Metric Association, including contact information for the president and the secretary. To view it, click below: |
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United KingdomAlthough the metrication process has been relatively slow in the United Kingdom, it has been given new impetus because of the UK's membership in the European Union. The UK Metric Association (UKMA) maintains a very informative and up to date web site. To view it, click on the icon below.
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The U.S. Metric Association has a page containing articles, not only about Canada and the United Kingdom, but also about Australia, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa. To see the available selection, click on the USMA logo, below.
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Usage and Metrication in Other Countries