Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of t ...
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867, while retaining ties to the British crown. Canad ...
Longitude: -95
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Canada:
2,632.27 km
Terrain:
Mostly plains with mountains in west, lowlands in southeast.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, uranium, rare earth elements, molybdenum, potash, diamonds, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower.
Industries:
Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum, natural gas.
Population: 38,794,813
Vast majority of Canadians are positioned in a discontinuous band within approximately 300 km of the southern border with the United States; the most populated province is Ontario, followed by Quebec and British Columbia.
Area: 9,984,670 km2
slightly larger than the US
Second-largest country in world (after Russia) and largest in the Americas; strategic location between Russia and US via north polar route; approximately 90% of the population is concentrated within 160 km (100 mi) of the US border.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| fra | French |
English (official) 87.1%, French (official) 29.1%, Chinese languages 4.2%, Spanish 3.2%, Punjabi 2.6%, Arabic 2.4%, Tagalog 2.3%, Italian 1.5% (2022 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CAD | Canadian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Ottawa
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:40 am (GMT-05:00)
Visiting Canada
You're in for a treat! Canada is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes and wildlife
- Vibrant cities with diverse cultural experiences
- Rich history and heritage sites
- Cold winters in many regions
- High cost of living and travel
- Wildlife encounters in rural areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Canadian cuisine features poutine, maple syrup, and seafood.
- Popular dishes include butter tarts and Nanaimo bars.
- Regional specialties vary widely across the country.
- Visit Banff National Park
- Explore the CN Tower in Toronto
- See the Northern Lights in the Yukon
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