Canada is a North American country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific and into the Arctic Ocean. It is the second-largest country in the world by total area. Canada borders the United States to the south and Alaska to the west. Canada's landscape includes vast boreal forests, the Rocky Mountains, prairies, and a coastline that is the world's longest. The country is divided into ten provinces and three territories.
Canada is known for its multicultural society and is officially bilingual, with English and French as the main languages. Major attractions include national parks like Banff, cultural hubs such as Toronto and Montreal, and historical sites in Quebec City. Canada is a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth. Its capital is Ottawa, while Toronto is the largest city. As of March 2024, Canada's population was approximately 39 million.
