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Country in North America

Canada

Canada belongs to North America. The capital city is Ottawa.

CapitalOttawa
LanguageEnglish, French
CurrencyCanadian dollar
Population41.7M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern North America
GovernmentFederal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Independence1867
Area9,984,670 km2
Population density4/km2
Time zoneMultiple (UTC-3.5 to UTC-8)
Calling code+1
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.936
Safety index
66.2
Internet access
96%
Life expectancy
82.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Logan5,959 m
Mount Saint Elias5,489 m
Mount Lucania5,226 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion36%
  • Islam5%
  • Other6%

Why Visit

Banff and JasperTurquoise glacier lakes, grizzly bears and the Icefields Parkway.
Niagara FallsThree waterfalls straddling the US border attracting 14 million visitors yearly.
Multicultural CitiesToronto, Montreal and Vancouver are among the world's most liveable cities.
Northern LightsThe Yukon and Northwest Territories offer prime aurora borealis viewing.
Maple SyrupCanada produces 73% of the world's maple syrup, a cultural touchstone.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Toronto
2.9M
Montreal
2.1M
Vancouver
675k

Climate Overview

-10CJan avg.
19CJul avg.
800 mmYearly rainfall
Subarctic to temperate (vast range)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyCanadian dollar
Official languageEnglish, French
National day1 July
Electricity120V, Type A/B