Canada

Where is Canada?

Canada is in North America, North America, bordering United States. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Ottawa

Continent

North America

Subregion

North America

Population

37,057,765

Land area

9,984,670 km²

ISO codes

CA / CAN

Languages

English, French

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Calling code

+1…

Internet domain

.ca

How Canada compares

Canada ranks 39th of 194 countries on this site by population and 2nd by land area — roughly 0.5% of their combined population. In North America it ranks 3rd of 23 by population and 1st by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

Countries by population · Countries by area

Flag of Canada: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Canada flag breaks down as 56.8% red and 43.2% white.

• 56.8% red
• 43.2% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. The aurora borealis dances over Yukon and Northwest Territories skies on long winter nights.
2. Niagara Falls draws millions to the thundering border shared with the United States.
3. Inuit throat singing and Arctic storytelling carry millennia of northern heritage.
4. Quebec City's old walls and cobblestones feel like a slice of Europe in North America.
5. The Canadian Rockies hold turquoise lakes, grizzly country, and iconic mountain towns like Banff.

Bordering countries

• United States

Canada: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Canada?

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

What continent is Canada in?

Canada is in North America, specifically the North America subregion.

What is the population of Canada?

Canada has a population of roughly 37,057,765 people, across a land area of 9,984,670 km².

What language is spoken in Canada?

The main languages of Canada are English and French.

Which countries border Canada?

Canada shares a land border with 1 country: United States.