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Canada

Americas · North America

Capital
Ottawa
Population
37.1M
Area
9,984,670 km²
Region
North America
Languages
English, French
Currency
Canadian dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Canada
Americas · North America
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ContinentAmericas · North America
Neighbouring countries (1)

Famous Personality

Celine Dion

musician

She is one of the world's best-selling singers, known internationally for her powerful voice.

Local Delicacy

Poutine

A classic Canadian dish of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.

National Symbols

National animalNorth American beaver
National birdCanada jay

Famous Landmark & Geography

Niagara Falls, a famous landmark of Canada

Niagara Falls

This famous waterfall on the U.S.-Canada border is one of North America's best-known natural landmarks.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is one of Canada's largest field crops and a cornerstone of Prairie agriculture and exports.

Most grown fruitBlueberry

Blueberries are among Canada's most important fruit crops, with major production in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada.

Major Cities

Toronto Montreal Vancouver Calgary Ottawa

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Logan5,959 m
2Mount Saint Elias5,489 m
3Mount Lucania5,226 m
4King Peak5,173 m

Major Airports

Toronto Pearson International Airport · Toronto
IATA YYZICAO CYYZ
Vancouver International Airport · Vancouver
IATA YVRICAO CYVR
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport · Montreal
IATA YULICAO CYUL
Calgary International Airport · Calgary
IATA YYCICAO CYYC

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Fiddle

The fiddle is central to Canadian folk traditions, especially in Celtic, Québécois and Métis music.

2
Acoustic guitar

The acoustic guitar is widely used across Canadian folk, country, pop and singer-songwriter music.

3
Piano

The piano has long been important in Canadian classical, jazz, popular and community music-making.

4
Drum kit

The drum kit underpins much of Canada’s rock, pop, indie and jazz scenes.

5
Accordion

The accordion is especially iconic in Québécois, Acadian and prairie folk music.

Major Rivers

Saint Lawrence River Mackenzie River Yukon River Fraser River

Bordering Countries

United States