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Canada

Canada

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Canada is listed in Northern America, within Americas. Its capital is Ottawa. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalOttawa
RegionAmericas
ISO alpha-2CA
ISO alpha-3CAN
Currency code(s)CAD
Language code(s)en, fr
Calling code(s)+1
Country-code TLD.ca
Area9,984,670 km²

Where is Canada?

For broad geographic classification, Canada is grouped under Americas and the subregion Northern America. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Canada?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is CA, while the three-letter code is CAN. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Canada has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: United States. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.