What is the Capital of Canada?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Canada is located in North America, North America, with a population of 41,651,653. The official currency is the Canadian dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Ottawa at a glance
| Capital city | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Region | North America, North America |
| Largest city | Toronto |
| Country population | 41,651,653 (37th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Canada
- Washington, D.C., capital of United States
Canada in context
- Canada covers 9,984,670 km², making it the 2nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 189th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: United States.
- With 41,651,653 people, Canada holds about 8.1% of the population of North America.
- With 2 official languages, Canada has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Canada is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Canada — FAQ
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Is Ottawa the largest city in Canada?
No — while Ottawa is the capital, the largest city in Canada is Toronto.
What country is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
What continent is Ottawa in?
Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is located in North America.
Is Ottawa the capital of Canada?
Yes — Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Ottawa is the capital of which country?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, in North America.
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