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🇨🇦 Canada Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Canada is a country in North America, North America. It covers a total area of 9,984,670 km² and has a coastline of 202,080 km. It shares land borders with 1 country.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
North America
geographical region
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Region
North America
sub-region
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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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Coastline
202,080 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−3.5 to −8
UTC offset
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Independence
1867
established
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Climate
Varies enormously — arctic north, continental center, temperate coasts
general type

Location and Position

Canada is situated in North America, within the broader continent of North America. The country has a coastline of 202,080 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Canada covers a total area of 9,984,670 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 38.2M across this area, the population density is 4/km². The capital city is Ottawa.

Climate

The climate of Canada is varies enormously — arctic north, continental center, temperate coasts. The best time to visit is generally June–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Canada

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United States
Washington D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Canada located?

Canada is located in North America, North America. The capital city is Ottawa.

How large is Canada?

Canada has a total area of 9,984,670 km² with a population density of 4/km².

What countries border Canada?

Canada shares land borders with: United States.

What is the climate of Canada?

The climate of Canada is Varies enormously — arctic north, continental center, temperate coasts. The best time to visit is June–September.

What timezone is Canada in?

Canada observes UTC−3.5 to −8 timezone.

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