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 Canada TriviaFlags of Canada and all provinces Nicknames Slogan News Other resources O Canada (CBC TV's old sign off) Interests in CA: Accommodation | Arts & Culture | Eat & Drink | Products & Services | Things to Do | Seniors Canada FactsDate of confederationJuly 1, 1867 Area of Canada9.985 million sq km (6.204 million sq miles) TopographyThe vastness of Canada means diverse topography. The west coast has the Rocky Mountains. Inland is prairie and Canadian Shield between large bodies of water (Hudson Bay, the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway). In the north is arctic tundra. The east has the Appalachian Mountains. Capital city of CanadaOttawa Population of Canada37,875,273 (2020 Worldometer) Residents are known asCanadians (slang: Canucks) Indigenous people of CanadaMore than 600 First Nations communities, representing more than 50 Nations and 50 languages (see Canada Guide for details) Main industries in CanadaServices, natural resources, manufacturing, agriculture, energy Federal Stat holidaysBoxing Day (Dec 26) only ON & federally regulated workplaces across Canada * see each province for other holidays Professional sports in CanadaHockey, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, motorsport, cricket* (see province pages for teams)   Source: Government of Canada Maps ClimateCanada’s climate ranges from permafrost in the north to four distinct seasons in the south. Temperatures across the country can be anywhere from -75C to 45C depending on location and season. While the Rocky Mountain interior, prairies and north can be very dry, the west and east coasts are damp with frequent rain and fog. The Canadian Shield and south central parts of Canada can be very humid, especially in the summer.  Time zonesThere are six time zones in Canada covering four and a half hours. From west to east, these time zones are: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland. While most of Canada follows daylight saving time, Saskatchewan and several municipalities don't participate.*  Owned and operated by Canadian Only Inc. Copyright 2000-2025 |
