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Canada Capital: Ottawa Population: 33,098,932 The Geography of Canada Total Size: 9,984,670 square km Size Comparison: somewhat larger than the US Geographical Coordinates: 60 00 N, 95 00 W World Region: North America General Terrain: mostly plains with mountains in west and lowlands in southeast Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Logan 5,959 m Climate: varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north The People of Canada Type of Government: constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation Languages Spoken: English (official) 59.3%, French (official) 23.2%, other 17.5% Independence: 1 July 1867 (union of British North American colonies); 11 December 1931 (independence recognized) National Holiday: Canada Day, 1 July (1867) Nationality: Canadian(s) Religions: Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16% (2001 census) Economy of Canada Major Industries: transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas Agricultural Products: wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables; dairy products; forest products; fish Natural Resources: iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, diamonds, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower Major Exports: motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipment; chemicals, plastics, fertilizers; wood pulp, timber, crude petroleum, natural gas, electricity, aluminum Major Imports: machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, crude oil, chemicals, electricity, durable consumer goods Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD) National GDP: $1,114,000,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $364,800,000,000 Brief History of Canada: A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. Canada also faces questions about integrity in government following revelations regarding a corruption scandal in the federal government that has helped revive the fortunes of separatists in predominantly francophone Quebec. Back to Geography Home Page

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