American Land

Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia. 

However, its population is only about one-fifth of Russia's.

Nearly 90% of Canadians live within 200km of the border with the United States,

 which means that Canada contains vast expanses of wilderness to the north.

The relationship to its powerful neighbour is a defining factor for Canada. 

The US and Canada have the world's largest trading relationship.

• Full name: Canada
• Population: 34.3 million (UN, 2011)
• Capital: Ottawa
• Largest city: Toronto
• Area: 9.9 million sq km (3.8 million sq miles)
• Major languages: English, French (both official)
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Canadian dollar = 100 cents
• Main exports: Machinery and equipment, automotive products, metals and plastics, forestry products, agricultural and fishing products, energy products
• GNI per capita: US $43,270 (World Bank, 2010)
• Internet domain: .ca
• International dialling code: +1