Telidon

Japanese: Telidon
Telidon

...The development of communication technology reflects the country's vast land area and small population. In addition to the Telidon character and graphic information system, which is already in practical use, and the cable television (CATV) system, which has the highest penetration rate in the world, communication technology using satellites and optical fibers is at the forefront of the world. The development of transportation technology, which is essential for a vast land area, has also been remarkable. One of the most distinctive features of Canada is the short take-off and landing aircraft, which are widely used in the Arctic Circle.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Telidon" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…それは広大な土地と少ない人口という国がらを反映して発達を遂げた通信技術である。既に実用の段階に入っている文字図形情報システム〈テリドンTelidon〉,世界一の普及率をもつケーブルテレビジョン(CATV)のほか,衛星や光ファイバーによる通信技術は,世界の先端をいっている。また広大な国土に不可欠な交通技術の発達もめざましいが,なかでもカナダ的であるのは,北極圏で活用著しい短距離離着陸機であろう。…

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