| Official name | Canada |
| Date established | 1 July 1867 (Confederation, Dominion of Canada) |
| Region | Americas — North America |
| Capital city | Ottawa |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~40.3 million |
| Area | 9,984,670 km² (2nd largest in world) |
| Density | ~4/km² |
| Currency | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Official languages | English, French |
| Time zones | UTC−3.5 to UTC−8 (6 main time zones) |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Major religions | Christianity (~53%), secular/none (~34%), Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism |
| Emergency – Police/Ambulance/Fire | 911 |
| National symbol | Maple leaf |
| National flower | Bunchberry |
| National animal | Beaver; also Canadian horse |
| National sport | Ice hockey (winter), lacrosse (summer) |
| Literacy rate | ~99% |
| Human Development Index | 0.933 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$2.31 trillion |
| Major industry | Energy, mining, manufacturing, IT, services |
| National festival | Canada Day — 1 July |
| Climate | Arctic north, temperate south, varied |
