Canada is a country located in North America. It extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, encompassing ten provinces and three territories. As the second-largest country by total area, it possesses the longest coastline of any nation and shares the world's longest international land border with the United States.
The country is characterized by a diverse range of geological and meteorological regions. It has a population exceeding 41 million people, with varying population densities where most residents live in urban areas while large portions of the land remain sparsely populated. The capital city is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.