GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CANADA

Canada is the world’s second-largest country by land area, located on the North American continent. Here is some basic information about Canada:

General Information

Capital: Ottawa

Largest city: Toronto

Official languages: English and French

Form of government: Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy

Head of state: The King of the United Kingdom (represented by the Governor General of Canada)

Prime Minister: Head of government

Population: Approximately 40 million (2025 est.)

Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Geography

Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north.

It shares the world’s longest land border with the United States.

It is famous for its lakes and rivers (Canada holds approximately 20% of the world’s freshwater).

Significant natural attractions: Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, Banff, and Jasper National Parks.

Economy

It is one of the world’s most developed economies.

Natural resources (oil, natural gas, forest products, and minerals) play a significant role in the economy.

It is a leading agricultural producer of wheat and canola.

It has developed technology, service, and automotive sectors.

Culture

It is known for its multicultural structure; different ethnic groups live together.

Hockey and lacrosse are the most popular sports.

It has also produced prominent figures in music, art, and cinema (e.g., Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Ryan Reynolds).

Education and Lifestyle

It has one of the best education systems in the world.

It generally ranks high in quality of life rankings.

It is known for its cold winters and vast natural landscapes.