[Grammar] outside of Canada....outside Canada

[Oceanlike]

I'm wondering if the preposition 'of' is necessary in the sentence below.


If you wish to use your card outside (of) Canada, you........


Thank you for teaching me!:-D

 

[teechar]

No, it's unnecessary.

 

[Oceanlike]

Does this mean that the use of 'of' is optional - correct with or without 'of'?

 

[bhaisahab]

Yes, it's optional.