Canada is a country in the northern part of North America. It is the second largest country in the world in area (after Russia).
Canada Location Map
About Map: The map shows the location of Canada in northern North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Where is Canada Located?
Canada location map shows that Canada is located in the northern part of North America continent.
Canada map also shows that it has huge geographical area extends from the Pacific Ocean in the west to Atlantic Ocean in the east; in the northern side it also makes coastline with Arctic Ocean. In terms of area, Canada is worlds second largest country after Russia.
Canada shares international boundary with USA; in northwest part Canada has separate international boundary with USA one of the newest states Alaska. The vast area of Canada is occupied by various ethnic groups; some of them are aboriginals and some of them are settled there. However, there are two important groups i.e. French people concentrated in Quebec region and English people in rest part of the Country.
At present, Canada is a federation, which has a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. In spite of having large area and diversified climates, Canada is one of the most developed countries of the world. Of course, the reason behind this is that Canada has huge reserve of natural recourses along with potential hydro-electric power. Canada is a potential member of many international organizations including UN, G7, G8, G20, OECD, WTO, NATO, Commonwealth, Francophonie, OAS, and APEC. Not only this, Canada is the eighth-highest Human Development Index globally and it has one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Today, Canada is destination for all classes of people, for instance for students Canada is study destination (important Universities in Canada are Toronto University, Montreal University, Windsor University, Waterloo University etc), for job seeking people and business people Canada is the best destination, and for tourists Canada has several natural landscapes along with hi-tech cities including Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver etc.
Provinces and Territories of Canada
| Province / Territory | Capital | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Edmonton | 4.9 million (2024 est.) | 661,848 sq km (255,541 sq mi) | 53.9333° N, 116.5765° W |
| British Columbia | Victoria | 5.7 million (2024 est.) | 944,735 sq km (364,764 sq mi) | 53.7267° N, 127.6476° W |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | 1.5 million (2024 est.) | 647,797 sq km (250,116 sq mi) | 53.7609° N, 98.8139° W |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | 860,000+ (2024 est.) | 72,908 sq km (28,150 sq mi) | 46.5653° N, 66.4619° W |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's | 545,000+ (2024 est.) | 405,212 sq km (156,453 sq mi) | 53.1355° N, 57.6604° W |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | 1.1 million (2024 est.) | 55,284 sq km (21,345 sq mi) | 44.6820° N, 63.7443° W |
| Ontario | Toronto | 16 million (2024 est.) | 1,076,395 sq km (415,598 sq mi) | 51.2538° N, 85.3232° W |
| Quebec | Quebec City | 9 million (2024 est.) | 1,542,056 sq km (595,391 sq mi) | 52.9399° N, 73.5491° W |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | 1.3 million (2024 est.) | 651,900 sq km (251,700 sq mi) | 52.9399° N, 106.4509° W |
| Yukon | Whitehorse | 46,000+ (2024 est.) | 482,443 sq km (186,272 sq mi) | 64.2823° N, 135.0000° W |
10 Largest Cities in Canada
| City | Province / Territory | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Ontario | 6.7 million+ | 43.6532° N, 79.3832° W |
| Montreal | Quebec | 4.3 million+ | 45.5017° N, 73.5673° W |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 2.8 million+ | 49.2827° N, 123.1207° W |
| Calgary | Alberta | 1.7 million+ | 51.0447° N, 114.0719° W |
| Edmonton | Alberta | 1.5 million+ | 53.5461° N, 113.4938° W |
| Ottawa | Ontario | 1.4 million+ | 45.4215° N, 75.6972° W |
| Winnipeg | Manitoba | 900,000+ | 49.8951° N, 97.1384° W |
| Quebec City | Quebec | 850,000+ | 46.8139° N, 71.2080° W |
| Hamilton | Ontario | 800,000+ | 43.2557° N, 79.8711° W |
| Kitchener | Ontario | 600,000+ | 43.4516° N, 80.4925° W |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Canada
- Niagara Falls - Ontario
- Banff National Park (UNESCO Site) - Alberta
- CN Tower - Toronto
- Old Quebec (UNESCO Site) - Quebec City
- Jasper National Park - Alberta
- Parliament Hill - Ottawa
- Stanley Park - Vancouver
- Whistler Blackcomb Resort - British Columbia
- Canadian Rockies - Alberta and British Columbia
- Cabot Trail - Nova Scotia
- Bay of Fundy - New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
- Gros Morne National Park (UNESCO Site) - Newfoundland and Labrador
- Notre-Dame Basilica - Montreal
- Prince Edward Island National Park - Prince Edward Island
- Churchill Polar Bear Tours - Manitoba
- Rideau Canal (UNESCO Site) - Ottawa
Canada Facts
| Continent | North America |
| Country | Canada |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Largest City | Toronto |
| Coordinates | 56.1304° N, 106.3468° W |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 Provinces and 3 Territories |
| Official Languages | English and French |
| Demonym | Canadian |
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
| Independence | 1867 |
| Total Area | 9,984,670 sq km (3,855,100 sq mi) |
| Population | 41 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | 4 people per sq km |
| Currency | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| GDP Nominal | US$2.2 trillion+ |
| Economy | Advanced high-income mixed economy based on natural resources, manufacturing, technology, finance, and services |
| Postal Code Format | A1A 1A1 |
| Country Calling Code | +1 |
| Time Zone | UTC−3:30 to UTC−8 |
| Internet TLD | .ca |
| ISO Country Code | CAN |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Major Cities | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa |
| Major Airports | Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport |
| Highest Point | Mount Logan |
| Longest River | Mackenzie River |
| Climate | Varied climate ranging from Arctic in the north to temperate in the south |
| Average Summer Temperature | 15°C to 30°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | -25°C to 5°C |
| Famous For | Natural landscapes, maple syrup, ice hockey, national parks, multicultural cities, and northern wilderness |
| National Animal | Beaver |
| National Sport | Ice Hockey and Lacrosse |
| National Dish | Poutine |
| Official Website | www.canada.ca |
Major Rivers in Canada
- Mackenzie River
- Saint Lawrence River
- Yukon River
- Fraser River
- Nelson River
- Columbia River
Canada Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Arctic, Continental, and Temperate Climate Zones |
| Summer Temperature | 15°C to 30°C |
| Winter Temperature | -25°C to 5°C |
| Average Rainfall | Rainfall varies greatly from dry prairie regions to wetter coastal areas |
Neighboring Countries of Canada
- United States - South
- Denmark (Greenland) - Northeast across the Nares Strait
References
- Official Government Website of Canada
- Statistics Canada
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division
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