π¨π¦ Canada: The Great White North, Diversity, and Global Leadership
Canada , the world's second-largest country by total area , is a North American nation known for its immense, diverse, and sparsely populated geography. Its sheer size means it touches three oceans (Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific) and features every type of terrain, from the high Arctic tundra to vast prairie grasslands and the rugged Rocky Mountains. Feature Information Official Name Canada Capital City Ottawa Largest City Toronto Area Approx. 9.98 Million sq. km (2nd largest globally) Population (2025 Est.) Approx. 41.5 Million Official Languages English and French UN Membership Date November 9, 1945 Geographical Extremes: Coastline: Canada has the longest coastline in the world . Climate: The southern border experiences four distinct seasons, while the far north is dominated by the Arctic climate and permafrost. Freshwater: It holds a significant portion of the world's freshwater reserves in its countless lakes and rivers, including the Great Lakes (shared with the US). π...