Canada

Extracted Attributes

• Capital

  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Population

  41,200,000 (estimated 2025)

• Total Area

  9,984,670 square kilometers

• Largest City

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Head of State

  King Charles III (represented by a Governor General)

• Award Received

  Nansen Refugee Award

• Government Type

  Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

• Coastline Length

  202,080 kilometers (longest in the world)

• Head of Government

  Prime Minister

• Official Languages

  English and French

Timeline

• Viking explorer Leif Eriksson reaches Newfoundland, attempting the first European settlement in North America. (Source: National Geographic Kids)

  1000-01-01

• France cedes nearly all its North American colonies to Great Britain following the Seven Years' War, establishing British dominance. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1763-02-10

• Confederation: The British North America Act creates the Dominion of Canada, uniting Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. (Source: Wikidata)

  1867-07-01

• The Statute of Westminster is passed, granting Canada and other dominions full legal freedom except in areas where they chose to remain subordinate. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1931-12-11

• The Canada Act 1982 is signed, patriating the constitution and achieving full legislative independence from the United Kingdom. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1982-04-17

• The territory of Nunavut is created in northern Canada, establishing a majority Inuit-governed administrative region. (Source: BBC News)

  1999-04-01

• Canada deploys regular troops to Afghanistan as part of a post-Taliban stabilization mission. (Source: BBC News)

  2002-01-01

• Canada hosts the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Source: BBC News)

  2010-02-12

• Canada signs the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union. (Source: BBC News)

  2016-10-30

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. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces and territories resulting in the displacement of Indigenous populations, and a process of increasing autonomy from the United Kingdom. This increased sovereignty was highlighted by the Statute of Westminster, 1931, and culminated in the Canada Act 1982, which severed the vestiges of legal dependence on the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy in the Westminster tradition. The country's head of government is the prime minister, who holds office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the elected House of Commons and is appointed by the governor general, representing the monarch of Canada, the ceremonial head of state. The country is a Commonwealth realm and is officially bilingual (English and French) in the federal jurisdiction. It is very highly ranked in international measurements of government transparency, quality of life, economic competitiveness, innovation, education and human rights. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration. Canada's long and complex relationship with the United States has had a significant impact on its history, economy, and culture. A developed country, Canada has a high nominal per capita income globally and its advanced economy ranks among the largest in the world by nominal GDP, relying chiefly upon its abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade networks. Canada is recognized as a middle power; its support for multilateralism and internationalism has been closely related to its foreign policies of peacekeeping and aid for developing countries. Canada promotes its domestically shared values through participation in multiple international organizations and forums.

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• Canada - Wikipedia

  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. [...] See also: Canadian federalism Canada is a federation composed of 10 federated states, called provinces, and three federal territories. These may be grouped into four main regions: Western Canada, Central Canada, Atlantic Canada, and Northern Canada (Eastern Canada refers to Central Canada and Atlantic Canada together). Provinces and territories have responsibility for social programs such as healthcare, education, and social programs, as well as administration of justice (but not criminal law). Although the provinces collect more revenue than the federal government, equalization payments are made by the federal government to ensure reasonably uniform standards of services and taxation are kept between the richer and poorer provinces. [...] Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy in the Westminster tradition. The country's head of government is the prime minister, who holds office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the elected House of Commons and is appointed by the governor general, representing the monarch of Canada, the ceremonial head of state. The country is a Commonwealth realm and is officially bilingual (English and French) in the federal jurisdiction. It is very highly ranked in international measurements of government transparency, quality of life, economic competitiveness, innovation, education and human rights. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration. Canada's long and complex relationship

• Canada Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

  Canada is a vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere. From east to west it stretches almost 4,700 miles (7,560 kilometers) across six time zones. It is the second largest country in the world, but it has only one-half of one percent of the world's population. Canada features black-blue lakes, numerous rivers, majestic western mountains, rolling central plains, and forested eastern valleys. The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps, stretches across northern Canada and has some of the oldest rocks on Earth. [...] ### HISTORY The first people to come to Canada arrived between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago across a land bridge that joined Asia and North America. Around A.D. 1000, the Viking explorer Leif Eriksson reached Newfoundland, Canada. He tried to establish a settlement, but it didn't last. In the 16th century, French and British settlers arrived. Land disputes between farmers and fur traders led to four wars between 1689 and 1763. The final war, called the French and Indian War, left the British in control of Canada, but French influence remains strong even today. In 1867, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick combined to form a dominion with its own government, parliament, and prime minister. Manitoba joined soon after. In 1931, Canada became an independent nation. [...] Personality Quizzes Funny Fill-In Amazing Animals Weird But True! Party Animals Try This! Animals Mammals Birds Prehistoric Reptiles Amphibians Invertebrates Fish Magazine history Science Space U.S. States Weird But True! Subscribe Many Canadians play ice hockey. Many Canadians play ice hockey. Photograph by Michael Wheatley, Alamy # Canada Canada is a vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere. ### GEOGRAPHY Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

• Canada - Country Profile - Nations Online Project

  The country occupies an area of 9,984,670 km², making it the largest country in the Western Hemisphere. Compared, it is slightly larger than the US, or 18 times the size of France. Image 13: Map of Hudson Bay Hudson Bay, the large shallow inland sea indenting east-central Canada. Canada has 13 sub-national divisions, ten provinces, and three territories. Each province has its system of local government. The region of what is today Canada was a long time part of colonial North America. The area became a self-governing colony in the mid 19th century while retaining ties to the British crown. On 1 July 1867, the British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada with its initial four provinces of Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. [...] Canada is divided into multiple geographical regions, and its landscape offers a wide range of natural sceneries. The Canadian Shield, the largest geographical area, encompasses half the country and centers on Hudson Bay. Canada's southeastern region is dominated by lowlands, bordered by the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. Canada has a population of 41 million people (in 2024), which is only about 10% of the number of inhabitants of the neighboring USA. The national capital is Ottawa, the largest city is Toronto. Spoken languages are English and French. [...] The Niagara River connects Lake Erie with Lake Ontario. At one point along its path, the river has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (165 feet). The cascade is known as Niagara Falls. The falls seen from Skylon Tower - left: Bridal Veil (USA) and on the right side Horseshoe Falls (partly in Canada). Image: Wladyslaw Image 11: Location map of Canada. Where in the world is Canada? Location map of Canada Image 12: Flag of Canada Flag of Canada Canada in brief Destination Canada, a Nations Online country profile of the second-largest country in the world (after Russia). Canada occupies most of the northern part of North America. The country is bounded by the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, the North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north.

• Canada | History, Population, Immigration, Capital, & Currency

  of Upper and Lower Canada (renamed in 1841 Canada West and Canada East, respectively, and collectively called Canada). In 1867 the British North America Act created a confederation from three colonies (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada) called the Dominion of Canada. The act also divided the old colony of Canada into the separate provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Dominion status allowed Canada a large measure of self-rule, but matters pertaining to international diplomacy and military alliances were reserved to the British crown. Canada became entirely self-governing within the British Empire in 1931, though full legislative independence was not achieved until 1982, when Canada obtained the right to amend its own constitution. [...] Canada is officially bilingual in English and French, reflecting the country’s history as ground once contested by two of Europe’s great powers. The word Canada is derived from the Huron-Iroquois kanata, meaning a village or settlement. In the 16th century, French explorer Jacques Cartier used the name Canada to refer to the area around the settlement that is now Quebec city. Later, Canada was used as a synonym for New France, which, from 1534 to 1763, included all the French possessions along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. After the British conquest of New France, the name Quebec was sometimes used instead of Canada. The name Canada was fully restored after 1791, when Britain divided old Quebec into the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada (renamed in 1841 Canada West and [...] Canada has been an influential member of the Commonwealth and has played a leading role in the organization of French-speaking countries known as La Francophonie. It was a founding member of the United Nations and has been active in a number of major UN agencies and other worldwide operations. In 1989 Canada joined the Organization of American States and signed a free trade agreement with the United States, a pact that was superseded in 1992 by the North American Free Trade Agreement (which also includes Mexico). A founding member (1961) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Canada is also a member of the Group of Seven (G7), which includes the world’s seven largest industrial democracies and, as the Group of Eight (G8), had included Russia until it was

• Canada country profile - BBC News

  Share close panel Share page Copy link About sharing _This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 8 January 2025_ Image 1: Map of Canada The world's second-largest country by surface but relatively small in terms of population, Canada punches above its weight in economic terms. A federation of former British colonies, Canada follows the British pattern of parliamentary democracy. Ties with the US are now vital, especially in terms of trade, but Canada often goes its own way. Both English and French enjoy official status, and mainly French-speaking Quebec - where pressure for full sovereignty has abated in recent years - has wide-ranging cultural autonomy. Indigenous peoples make up around 4% of the population. [...] Canada is one of world's top trading nations - and one of its richest. Alongside a dominant service sector, Canada also has vast oil reserves and is a major exporter of energy, food and minerals. Read more country profiles, external - Profiles by BBC Monitoring, external CANADA: FACTS Capital: Ottawa Area: 9,984,670 sq km Population: 41.2 million Languages: English, French Life expectancy: 79 years (men) 83 years (women) LEADERS Head of state: King Charles III, represented by a governor general Prime minister: Justin Trudeau (resigned) Image 2: The leader of Canada's Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau, speaks at a news conference in Calgary, Alberta, October on 18 2015.Image source, Getty Images [...] 1999- Territory of Nunavut is created in northern Canada - the first Canadian territory to have a majority Inuit population. 2002- Canada sends first contingent of regular troops to Afghanistan as part of the post-Taliban stabilising mission. 2003- Canada opts not to join the US-led coalition against Iraq, sparking fierce domestic political debate. 2006- Parliament agrees that the Quebecois should be considered a "nation" within Canada. 2010- Canada hosts Winter Olympics. Suspected ringleader of Islamic extremist group is jailed for life for plot to bomb Toronto stock exchange. 2014- Canada launches a mission to map the Arctic seabed, to support its 1925 claim to the North Pole and its sector of the Arctic Ocean. 2016- Canada signs a free trade agreement with EU.

• Award

  Nansen Refugee Award

• Image

  

• Country

  Canada

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  36,991,981

• Coordinates

  Lat: 56.0, Lon: -109.0

• Inception Date

  7/1/1867