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Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories, each with its own distinct characteristics and administrative structures. Here are the names of the provinces in Canada:
Canada is a large country in North America, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Arctic Ocean in the north. The country is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories, and those divisions are further organized into municipalities, counties, and regional districts. Ottawa is the national capital, while Toronto is the largest city in Canada.
Canada has huge forests, mountain ranges, lakes, Arctic tundra, and long coastlines along three oceans. Population density is much higher in the southern parts near the United States border, while northern territories cover enormous areas with smaller populations and remote communities.
Key Facts
- National capital: Ottawa
- Total population: 41,528,680 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 9,984,670 km² (3,855,103 sq miles)
- Currency: Canadian Dollar ($, CAD)
- Bordering countries: United States
- Total Provinces and Territories: 13
- Total Census Divisions / Counties: 293+
List of Provinces and Territories and Capitals of Canada
Total administrative divisions shown: 13 | Combined population: 41,528,680 | Combined area: 9,984,670 km²
| # | Province / Territory Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberta | Edmonton | Prairies | 661,848 | 4,800,768 |
| 2 | British Columbia | Victoria | Pacific Coast | 944,735 | 5,646,467 |
| 3 | Manitoba | Winnipeg | Prairies | 647,797 | 1,500,465 |
| 4 | New Brunswick | Fredericton | Atlantic | 72,908 | 850,894 |
| 5 | Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's | Atlantic | 405,212 | 545,880 |
| 6 | Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | Northern Canada | 1,346,106 | 45,504 |
| 7 | Nova Scotia | Halifax | Atlantic | 55,284 | 1,072,545 |
| 8 | Nunavut | Iqaluit | Arctic | 2,093,190 | 40,586 |
| 9 | Ontario | Toronto | Central Canada | 1,076,395 | 16,571,802 |
| 10 | Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | Atlantic | 5,660 | 179,280 |
| 11 | Quebec | Quebec City | Central Canada | 1,542,056 | 9,100,249 |
| 12 | Saskatchewan | Regina | Prairies | 651,900 | 1,250,574 |
| 13 | Yukon | Whitehorse | Northern Canada | 482,443 | 43,666 |
Largest Provinces and Territories by Area
- Nunavut - 808,185 sq mi (2,093,190 km²)
- Quebec - 595,391 sq mi (1,542,056 km²)
- Northwest Territories - 519,744 sq mi (1,346,106 km²)
- Ontario - 415,598 sq mi (1,076,395 km²)
- British Columbia - 364,764 sq mi (944,735 km²)
- Alberta - 255,541 sq mi (661,848 km²)
- Saskatchewan - 251,700 sq mi (651,900 km²)
- Manitoba - 250,116 sq mi (647,797 km²)
Most Populous Provinces and Territories
- Ontario - Population: 16,571,802 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Quebec - Population: 9,100,249 (Official Estimate 2024)
- British Columbia - Population: 5,646,467 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Alberta - Population: 4,800,768 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Manitoba - Population: 1,500,465 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Saskatchewan - Population: 1,250,574 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Nova Scotia - Population: 1,072,545 (Official Estimate 2024)
- New Brunswick - Population: 850,894 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Provinces and Territories by Area
- Prince Edward Island - 2,185 sq mi (5,660 km²)
- Nova Scotia - 21,345 sq mi (55,284 km²)
- New Brunswick - 28,150 sq mi (72,908 km²)
- Newfoundland and Labrador - 156,453 sq mi (405,212 km²)
- Yukon - 186,272 sq mi (482,443 km²)
- Manitoba - 250,116 sq mi (647,797 km²)
Provinces and Territories by Regional Grouping
- Atlantic: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
- Central Canada: Ontario, Quebec
- Prairies: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
- Pacific Coast: British Columbia
- Northern Canada: Northwest Territories, Yukon
- Arctic: Nunavut
Landlocked Provinces and Territories
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
Provinces and Territories with Coastline
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Yukon
Provinces and Territories Sharing Borders with Another Country
- United States: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Sources
- Statistics Canada
- Government of Canada
- World Bank - Canada Data
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Canada
- CIA World Factbook - Canada
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