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Canada Map

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General Information

Canada, the second-largest country globally, is famous for its wilderness, Niagara Falls, and multicultural cities.

Where Canada is Located

Canada is located in North America, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It shares the world’s longest land border with the United States to the south. Its vast landscape includes the Rocky Mountains, boreal forests, and the Canadian Shield.

Landscape of Canada

Canada's immense wilderness spans six time zones and encompasses the rugged Rocky Mountains in the west, the sweeping boreal forest that forms the world's largest intact forest ecosystem, the flat Prairie provinces with their golden wheat fields, and the glacier-carved fjords of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. The Canadian Shield's ancient bedrock covers half the country with lakes and coniferous forests, while the Arctic north features tundra, permafrost and the dramatic mountains of Nunavut. Coastal landscapes vary from British Columbia's temperate rainforests to the red sandstone cliffs of Prince Edward Island.

Climate of canada

Canada has a vast climate range, from Arctic conditions in the north to temperate climates in the south. The northern regions experience long, harsh winters with extremely cold temperatures, while the southern areas, especially near the U.S. border, enjoy milder winters and warm summers. Coastal areas such as British Columbia have a more temperate climate, with relatively mild winters and cooler summers.