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Canada
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area and is defined by its stunning natural landscapes: Arctic tundra, boreal forests, the Rocky Mountains, and Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. Canada is bilingual in English and French and is known for its multicultural society and high quality of life.
Ontario
Province · Toronto
Quebec
Province · Quebec City
British Columbia
Province · Victoria
Alberta
Province · Edmonton
Manitoba
Province · Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Province · Regina
Nova Scotia
Province · Halifax
New Brunswick
Province · Fredericton
Newfoundland and Labrador
Province · St. John's
Prince Edward Island
Province · Charlottetown
Northwest Territories
Territory · Yellowknife
Yukon
Territory · Whitehorse
Nunavut
Territory · Iqaluit
Toronto
Population: 2,794,356
Canada's largest city and financial capital, one of the world's most multicultural cities
Montreal
Population: 1,762,949
The second-largest city, a vibrant bilingual hub of culture and commerce
Vancouver
Population: 662,248
Pacific coast city surrounded by mountains, known for outdoor recreation
Calgary
Population: 1,336,000
Gateway to the Canadian Rockies and the oil and gas industry hub
Ottawa
Population: 994,837
Canada's capital, home to Parliament Hill and national museums
Canada stretches from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific in the west and northward to the Arctic Ocean. The country's landscape includes the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Great Lakes region.
Canada's climate ranges from Arctic in the north to temperate in the south. The interior has a continental climate with harsh winters. The Pacific coast has a mild maritime climate, and the Atlantic provinces experience four distinct seasons.
Niagara Falls
Ontario
One of the world's most famous waterfall systems on the US-Canada border
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada's first national park, featuring turquoise lakes and rugged mountains
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
The seat of Canadian government with Gothic Revival architecture
CN Tower
Toronto
One of the world's tallest towers at 553 m, a symbol of Toronto
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
Northern Canada
Spectacular natural light display best viewed in the Yukon and Northwest Territories
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world at approximately 202,080 km.
Canada has more lakes than any other country, containing about 20% of the world's freshwater.
Canada and the United States share the world's longest international border at 8,891 km.
Both English and French are official languages, reflecting Canada's dual colonial heritage.
Canada is home to the world's largest natural oil sands deposits in Alberta.
Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world.
Canada's coastline stretches approximately 202,080 km, making it the longest national coastline in the world. This includes the mainland coast and the coasts of offshore islands. The coastline borders three oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic.
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Last updated: 2024-01-01