Canada: General facts

Political system: a parliamentary democracy, a federation, and a constitutional monarchyCapital: OttawaTotal area: 9,984,670 square kilometresPopulation: 35.7 millionOfficial languages: English, FrenchCurrency: Canadian dollar (CAD)

Political system: a parliamentary democracy, a federation, and a constitutional monarchy
Capital: Ottawa
Total area: 9,984,670 square kilometres
Population: 35.7 million
Official languages: English, French
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)

Source: Office of the Embassy of Canada

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