The flag of Canada is composed of a red vertical band on the hoist and fly sides and a central white square that is twice the width of the vertical bands. A large eleven-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square.

Canada

Canada

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Canada (officially Canada) is an independent country located in North America, Americas. With a population of 41,651,653 people, it ranks #37 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 9,984,670 km² (#3 globally), with a population density of 4 people per km². The capital city is Ottawa. The official languages are English, French.

Key Facts

Population

41,651,653

#37 world ranking

Area

9,984,670 km²

#3 world ranking

Population Density

4/km²

Capital

Ottawa

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

6

UTC-08:00

Continent

North America

Bordering Countries

1

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the population of Canada?
Canada has a population of 41,651,653 people, ranking #37 in the world by population.
How big is Canada?
Canada covers an area of 9,984,670 km², ranking #3 in the world by area. The population density is 4 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Canada?
The official languages of Canada are: English, French.
What is the currency of Canada?
The currency of Canada is Canadian dollar ($).
What countries border Canada?
Canada shares borders with 1 countries: United States.

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