🇨🇦 Canada

About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

At a Glance

Travel Advisory

Currency & Economy

Currency

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Exchange Rate

1 USD = 1.37 CAD

GDP

$2.24T

GDP per Capita

$54,340

Development

Life Expectancy

81.7 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Americas

Capital

Ottawa

Area

9,984,670 km²

Population

41,651,653

Timezone

UTC-08:00

Languages

English, French

Calling Code

+1

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

CA