Situated in North America, Canada 🇨🇦 (officially Canada) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 41.3 million and a total area of 9,984,670 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Canada through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Ottawa, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Canada located?
Canada lies in North America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 9,984,670 square kilometres, it ranks 3rd in the world by total area.
Canada has a coastline as well as land borders with United States — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Ottawa serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Canada has to offer.
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Who lives in Canada?
Canada is home to approximately 41.3 million residents — the 37th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Canadians.
Canada is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Canada rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Canada is +1. Websites from the country typically use the .ca internet domain.
If Canada came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Ottawa) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Canada shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Canada
- Canada's flag emoji is 🇨🇦 — its two-letter country code is CA and its three-letter code is CAN.
- Canada covers 9,984,670 km², ranking 3rd in the world by area.
- With about 41.3 million people, Canada holds the 37th spot in the world population ranking.
- Canada is a member state of the United Nations.
- Canada shares borders with 1 country.
Canada — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Canada?
- The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
- What is the population of Canada?
- Canada has a population of approximately 41,288,599 people, ranking 37th in the world.
- Where is Canada located?
- Canada is located in North America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Canada?
- The languages spoken in Canada include English and French.
- What currency is used in Canada?
- Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
