Canada

Regional information

• Population:38.6 million
• Area:99,850 square kilometers
• Official language:English, French
• Currency:Canadian Dollar
• Capital:Ottawa

geography

Canada, which occupies most of northern North America, is the second largest country in the world, after Russia; In terms of land area alone, it is the fourth largest in the world.

climate

Winters can be very cold in most areas, especially in the inland and Great Plains regions, with daytime temperatures typically -15 °C (5 °F) and as cold as −40 °C (−40 °F), with a wind chill index and often at severe levels[87] 。 Snow can cover the ground for up to six months in the inland areas, while heavy snow in the north can last all year. On the coast of British Columbia, for example, Vancouver has a temperate climate. On the eastern coast, the highest average temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F). Inland, average summer temperatures range from 25 to 30 °C (77–86 °F), while occasionally temperatures rise to 40 °C (104 °F).  

Economic profile

Canada is the 10th largest economy in the world One of the world’s top ten trading countries, the economy is highly international

welfare

• Child tax incentives
• Employment insurance
• Canadian Pension Scheme
• Low-income pension benefits
• Universal health insurance
• Children’s Education Savings Plan

international relations

Member States of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, THE NORTHA AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, the Organization of the Seven Industrial Countries, the G20, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Great Britain and the French-speaking Community and the Pacific Islands Forum.