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Canada

Canada
Capital
Ottawa
Population
38.2M
Area
9,984,670 km²
Language
English / French

Canada is a country in North America, North America. Its capital is Ottawa, with a population of approximately 38.2M and a total area of 9,984,670 km². The official languages are English / French and the currency is the Dollar (CA$).

📊 Quick Facts about Canada

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Population
38.2M
total residents
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Total Area
9,984,670 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
4/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$2.14T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$56,100
per person
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Currency
Dollar (CA$)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English / French
official
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Coastline
202,080 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC−3.5 to −8
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1867
established
🕐
Local Time in Ottawa

Canada covers an area of 9,984,670 km² with a population density of 4/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $2.14T ($56,100 per capita) and gained independence in 1867. It has a coastline of 202,080 km.

Did You Know?

Canada invented basketball, standard time zones, and the telephone. It spans six time zones and has more lakes than all other countries combined.

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✈️ Travel Information for Canada

📅
Best Time to Visit
June–September
Varies enormously, arctic north, continental center, temperate coasts
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
eTA required for most visa-exempt nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Canada on the Map

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📍 Toronto, Canada
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🏆 Canada World Rankings

2nd
Area
World's 2nd largest country by total area
1st
Coastline
Longest coastline on Earth at 202,080 km
1st
Fresh Water
More freshwater lakes than any other nation
8th
Economy
8th largest GDP in the world

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Canada

What is the capital of Canada?

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

What continent is Canada in?

Canada is located in North America, in the North America region.

What currency does Canada use?

Canada uses the Dollar (CA$). The international calling code is +1.

What is the GDP of Canada?

Canada has a GDP of $2.14T, with a GDP per capita of $56,100.

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