Political Map of Canada

Canada encompasses a diverse array of physical features and land uses, making it the second-largest country in the world. Its landscape is bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and islands, contributing to its scenic natural beauty. The Canadian Arctic Archipelago is a group of approximately thirty-six thousand islands in the nearby Arctic Ocean.

Most of the population is concentrated in the southern areas of the country, within about 200 miles (321 kilometers) of the border with the United States. Of the Canadian provinces, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia are the most heavily populated.

Administrative divisions: 10 provinces and 3 territories. Provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Québec and Saskatchewan. Territories: Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.