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Country Information

Capital
Ottawa
Population
24,131,990
Area
9,984,670 km²
Largest City
Toronto
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
CA / CAN
Time Zones
9 zone
Languages
English, French
Currency
Canadian Dollar ($) - $100
Coordinates
Decimal:45.4112, -75.6981
DMS:45°24′40″N, 75°41′53″W
Elevation
Highest:5,959 m
Lowest:0 m
Average:2,980 m
International Dialing Code
+1

Time Zones

• America/Edmonton| MDT (UTC-6)
• America/Glace_Bay| ADT (UTC-3)
• America/Halifax| ADT (UTC-3)
• America/Moncton| ADT (UTC-3)
• America/Regina| CST (UTC-6)
• America/St_Johns| NDT (UTC-2:30)
• America/Toronto| EDT (UTC-4)
• America/Vancouver| PDT (UTC-7)
• America/Winnipeg| CDT (UTC-5)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Fort McMurray
Southernmost
Norfolk County
Easternmost
St. John's
Westernmost
Nanaimo

About Canada

Canada is known for its multiculturalism and officially recognizes two languages: English and French.
The country has a rich Indigenous history, with diverse cultures and languages among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
The Canadian Shield is one of the world's largest geological formations, covering much of eastern and central Canada.
Canada is home to the longest coastline of any nation in the world, stretching over 202,080 kilometers.
The Canadian national anthem, 'O Canada', was officially adopted in 1980 and has roots dating back to 1867.
Hockey is one of Canada's most popular sports, and the country has produced many legendary players and teams.
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October, a tradition that dates back to the early 17th century.
The historic site of Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its well-preserved colonial architecture.
The CN Tower in Toronto was the tallest freestanding structure in the world when it was completed in 1976.
Canada is known for its vast wilderness, including national parks like Banff and Jasper, which showcase stunning natural beauty.
The country played a significant role in both World Wars and is celebrated for its contributions to peacekeeping efforts worldwide.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also known as the Mounties, are an iconic symbol of Canadian culture and history.
Maple syrup is a traditional Canadian product, with the maple tree being a national symbol of Canada.
Canada has a strong film industry, with cities like Toronto and Vancouver serving as major filming locations for Hollywood productions.

Cities in Canada

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Cities by Population

TorontoMontréalCalgaryOttawaEdmontonWinnipegMississaugaVancouverBramptonHamiltonSurreyQuébecHalifaxLavalLondonEtobicokeMarkhamVaughanVictoriaReginaOakvilleRichmondRichmond HillBurlingtonNepeanOshawaGreater SudburyNewtonGloucesterMercier–Hochelaga-MaisonneuveAbbotsfordWhitby

Cities in Canada

Columns203 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
2,794,356
630.2 km²
167 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
1,762,949
881 km²
217 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
1,306,784
653 km²
1,042 m
MST/MDT
UTC-7
OttawaCAPITAL
1,017,449
509 km²
73 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
1,010,899
505 km²
609 m
MST/MDT
UTC-7
749,607
375 km²
245 m
CST/CDT
UTC-6
717,961
359 km²
162 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
662,248
114.7 km²
76 m
PST/PDT
UTC-8
656,480
328 km²
219 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
569,353
285 km²
94 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
568,322
284 km²
81 m
PST/PDT
UTC-8
531,902
266 km²
66 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
471,559
236 km²
39 m
AST/ADT
UTC-4
438,366
219 km²
33 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
422,324
9,984,670 km²
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UTC-5
365,000
183 km²
143 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
338,503
169 km²
176 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
323,103
162 km²
218 m
EST/EDT
UTC-5
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