Canada, the second-largest country in the world by land area, is located in North America. Its geography includes vast forests, mountain ranges, large lakes, and extensive coastlines along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. The country features a diverse climate, ranging from Arctic conditions in the north to temperate climates in the south.
Capital City
Ottawa
- Size: 2,790 km²
- Symbol: The Parliament Buildings, specifically the Peace Tower.
All 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada, along with their capital cities, sizes, and symbols:
Canadian Provinces and Territories
| Province/Territory | Capital City | Size (km²) | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Edmonton | 684.37 | The Wild Rose |
| British Columbia | Victoria | 19.47 | The Dogwood |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | 464.1 | The Prairie Crocus |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | 132.57 | The Purple Violet |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John’s | 446.04 | The Pitcher Plant |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | 5,490.28 | The Mayflower |
| Ontario | Toronto | 630.2 | The Trillium |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | 44.34 | The Lady’s Slipper |
| Quebec | Quebec City | 454.1 | The Blue Flag Iris |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | 179.97 | The Western Red Lily |
| Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | 105.2 | The Mountain Avens |
| Nunavut | Iqaluit | 52.5 | The Purple Saxifrage |
| Yukon | Whitehorse | 416.54 | The Fireweed |