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Scarborough forms the eastern part of the City of Toronto , Ontario , Canada . It was formerly a separate city, and prior to that a Borough and Township , but has been part of the 'East District' since it was Amalgamated with the old city of Toronto and four other municipalities in 1998 . It retains its original name for most local residents, and is recognized by Canada Post as a municipality name. Its borders are Victoria Park Ave. to the west, the Rouge River , the Little Rouge Creek and the Scarborough- Pickering Townline to the east, Steeles Ave. E. to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. DEMOGRAPHICS In 2005, Scarborough's population was 593,297, with a density of 3,160.9/km&2. A significant portion of Scarborough's population is composed of immigrants who have arrived in the last two decades. Chinese residents make up 17.73% of the population, South Asian Residents account for 17.76% of the population. Carribbean and African-Canadian residents make up 10.09% of the visible minority population, while Filipino Canadian residents account for 5%. The remaining visible minority groups are all below 2%. The large immigrant population has created multicultural havens in various areas of Scarborough. Most notable among these is the heavy concentration of Chinese businesses and restaurants in the Agincourt neighbourhood. Along certain strips like Kingston Rd., Eglinton Ave. E., and Lawrence Ave. E., all running through south-central Scarborough is a high concentration of Jerk chicken, Roti , and Halal restaurants and shops reflecting their respective cultures. Scarborough also encompasses Malvern, Ontario , one of the most multicultural neighbourhoods in the world. 54.53% of Scarborough is foreign born, while 59.52% is non-white. CENSUS Along with Markham, ON and Richmond, BC , the majority of Scarborough's population is composed of visible minority groups. Immigration
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