Geography
Canada is in North America, North America. Its listed coordinates are 60, -95; it has United States.
Neighboring countries: United States
North America
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North America
- Population
- 41.7 million
- Area
- 9,984,670 km²
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Official language
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Internet TLD
- .ca
- Time zone
- UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30
Canada map preview: 60.00, -95.00
People and Culture
Canada uses English, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Canada varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Canada is recorded with the official name Canada. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ottawa
- North America cultural and historic sites
- North America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ottawa
- Time zone data: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Canada is grouped under North America.
- Canada has a listed area of 9,984,670 km².
- Canada is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Canada
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What continent is Canada in?
Canada is in North America.
What currency does Canada use?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar.
What language is spoken in Canada?
English, French is listed for Canada in this database.