Canada
The second-largest country on Earth by area, Canada has more lakes than any other country and a coastline so long you could never walk all of it.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Two red vertical bands at the hoist and fly with a white central square holding a single red 11-pointed maple leaf. The maple leaf is a long-standing national symbol; red and white have been Canada's official colours since 1921. The 11 points carry no special meaning.
Canada FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 36,991,981 |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Population density | 4 /km² |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) $ |
| Official languages | English, French |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .ca |
| Time zones | UTC−04:00, UTC−06:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | CA / CAN |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It has the longest coastline of any country, stretching over 200,000 kilometres.
- It shares the world's longest international border with the United States, running nearly 9,000 kilometres.
- It has two official languages, English and French, at the federal level.
- The name 'Canada' comes from the Iroquoian word 'kanata', meaning village or settlement.
- It contains roughly a fifth of the world's fresh water.
Canada FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the population of Canada?
Canada has a population of about 36,991,981.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
What languages are spoken in Canada?
The official languages of Canada are English, French.
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