Canada
Canada
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Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, with more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Canada is located in North America and has a population of around 41.7 million. Its capital city is Ottawa, and the most widely spoken official language is English.
By the numbers, Canada is the 37th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.52% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 2nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 4 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Canada — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Canada |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ottawa |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | North America |
| Population | 41,651,653 |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) $ |
| Official Languages | English, French |
| Dialling Code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .ca |
| Timezones | UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| ISO Code | CA / CAN |
| Borders | United States |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canada
What is the capital and currency of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa and the currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Canada?
The official languages of Canada are English and French.
What is the dialling code for Canada?
The international dialling code for Canada is +1.
What side of the road does Canada drive on?
Canada drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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