🇨🇦 Canada

Canada

Basic Information

Capital

Ottawa

Region

Americas / North America

Population

42,045,683

Area

9,984,670 km²

Currencies

Canadian dollar ($)

Languages

English, French

About Canada

Canada's history is deeply rooted in the presence of Indigenous peoples, who have inhabited the land for millennia. European exploration began in the 16th century with both French and British expeditions establishing settlements along the Atlantic coast. The subsequent struggle for control of North America led to British dominance following the Seven Years' War in 1763. Confederation in 1867 united several British North American colonies, gradually evolving into the modern nation. Canada has since developed into a prosperous and multicultural country, maintaining a strong connection to its colonial past while forging its own unique identity.

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

CA

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

CAN

Flag Emoji

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Political Information

System of Government

Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Neighboring Countries

🇺🇸

United States

Additional Flags & Symbols

Montreal

Obec / Město