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Canada

History

Confederation was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Canada deep historical roots.
Balfour Declaration was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Canada deep historical roots.
Statute of Westminster, 1931 was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Canada deep historical roots.
Patriation was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Canada deep historical roots.
CapitalOttawa
Population41.7M
Area9,984,670 km2
CurrencyCanadian dollar

Short facts

RegionNorthern North America
LanguageEnglish, French
Time zoneMultiple (UTC-3.5 to UTC-8)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Banff and Jasper: Turquoise glacier lakes, grizzly bears and the Icefields Parkway.
  • Niagara Falls: Three waterfalls straddling the US border attracting 14 million visitors yearly.
  • Multicultural Cities: Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are among the world's most liveable cities.

Planning questions

What is Canada known for?Banff and Jasper, Niagara Falls, Multicultural Cities.
What is the capital?Ottawa.
Which language is useful?English, French.
When is the national day?1 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.