Canada is the second largest country on earth\u201410 million square kilometres. Three oceans line Canada\u2019s frontiers: the Pacific Ocean in the west, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Along the southern edge of Canada lies the Canada-United States boundary. Both Canada and the U.S.A. are committed to a safe, secure and efficient frontier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Regions of Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canada includes many different geographical areas and five distinct regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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• The Atlantic Provinces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Central Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The Prairie Provinces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The West Coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The Northern Territories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  The National Capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River, was chosen as the capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Today it is Canada\u2019s fourth largest metropolitan area. The National Capital Region, 4,700 square kilometres surrounding Ottawa, preserves and enhances the area\u2019s built heritage and natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  cture: (from Top to Bottom) Ottawa\u2019s Rideau Canal, once a military waterway, is now a tourist attraction and winter skateway. Banff National Park, Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Provinces and Territories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Each province and territory has its own capital city. You should know the capital of your province or territory as well as that of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Population<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Canada has a population of about 34 million people. While the majority live in cities, Canadians also live in small towns, rural areas and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n\n\n

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