Canada
Canada is a country located in North America, bordered by the United States to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It has a coastline on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans. The capital and largest city is Ottawa. The official languages are English and French and the currency is the Canadian dollar. The government is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with the monarch as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government. The current Prime Minister is Justin Trudeau.
Canada has a rich history, with the presence of indigenous peoples dating back thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The country was later colonized by France and the United Kingdom, and in 1867 it became a self-governing Dominion within the British Empire. Canada became a fully independent nation in 1982.
Canada is known for its vast and diverse landscapes, including mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. It is also known for its vibrant culture, which includes a strong tradition of literature, music, and visual arts. Canada is also known for its strong welfare state and a publicly funded healthcare system.
The economy of Canada is diverse and highly developed, with a mix of industries including service, manufacturing, natural resources and agriculture. The country is rich in natural resources such as timber, minerals, and oil. The service sector, particularly finance, healthcare, education and retail, is the largest sector and the main driver of growth.
The population of Canada is around 38 million people, and is composed of a diverse mix of ethnicities, cultures and languages. The majority of the population is of European descent, but there are also significant populations of Indigenous peoples, Asian, African and Latin American heritage. English and French are the official languages, but there are also many other languages spoken throughout the country, such as Mandarin, Punjabi and Spanish.