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About Canada

Geography and Climate

Canada occupies the northern half of North America and stretches from the United States border in the south to the Arctic Ocean in the north, and from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. Covering almost ten million square kilometres, it is the second-largest country in the world with an extensive coastline along three oceans. Its territory includes major geographic regions such as the Canadian Shield, the western mountain ranges of the Rockies and the Coast Mountains, the Interior Plains, the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Lowlands, and the Appalachian Uplands in the east. Important hydrological systems include the Mackenzie River flowing to the Arctic and the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence waterway connecting the interior to the Atlantic. Canada’s vast size produces different climate zones, ranging from Arctic and subarctic climates with very cold winters in the far north to continental climates with snowy winters and warm summers in central regions, while the Pacific coast experiences a milder, ocean-influenced climate with abundant rainfall.

Brief History and Government

Prior to European arrival, the region that is now Canada was home to numerous Indigenous peoples with diverse languages, governance systems, and trade networks. During the 16th to 18th centuries, France and Britain established colonies along the Atlantic and the St. Lawrence River. After a series of conflicts, Britain became the dominant colonial power, and the colonies began moving toward greater self-government. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was formed through Confederation, uniting several British North American colonies. Later constitutional developments, including the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and the Constitution Act of 1982, granted full legislative independence and a domestically controlled constitution. Officially named Canada, the country is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. The national capital is Ottawa.

Population, Language, and Culture

Canada’s population in 2025 is estimated at around 41.7 million people, with most residents living in major metropolitan regions such as Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. English and French serve as the official languages at the federal level, and both are widely used across government, education, and public life. The country is linguistically diverse due to decades of immigration, with languages such as Mandarin, Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish, and Tagalog spoken in many communities. Canada is recognized for its multicultural character, where diverse cultural traditions coexist alongside strong Indigenous cultural renewal. Among its cultural symbols, ice hockey and winter sports play a prominent role in national identity, representing both historical tradition and widespread modern participation.

Economy and Currency

Canada has a highly developed and diversified economy where the service sector accounts for the majority of economic activity. Key service industries include finance, real estate, information technology, transportation, retail, and tourism. Natural resources remain a central part of the economy, with significant output in oil and natural gas, forestry, mining, and agriculture. Canada is also an important exporter of commodities such as crude oil, timber, wheat, metals, and potash, as well as manufactured products including vehicles and aerospace components. The information and communications technology sector has grown in importance, supporting innovation and employment. The country’s official currency is the Canadian dollar, designated internationally with the ISO code CAD.

The Postal Code System

The national postal authority of Canada is Canada Post Corporation, a federal Crown corporation responsible for delivering mail and parcels to households, businesses, and remote communities across the country. The Canadian postal code system is an alphanumeric structure that follows the pattern A1A 1A1, consisting of six characters with a space in the middle. The first three characters form the Forward Sortation Area, which identifies a large geographic region, such as a section of a major city or a rural district. The final three characters form the Local Delivery Unit, narrowing the destination to a specific block, building, or delivery route. The first letter of the postal code corresponds to a broad geographic district: for example, V represents British Columbia, T represents Alberta, R represents Manitoba, and so on. This structured and standardized system allows automated sorting and efficient routing, enabling Canada Post to deliver mail effectively throughout a country with significant geographical distances and remote settlements.