Canada

Geographical location: North America

Size: Second-largest country in the world, after Russia

Bordering countries: United States in the south and northwest

Landscape: Rocky Mountains, the Canadian Shield, and extensive coastlines

Climate: Varies from temperate in the south to subarctic in the north

Population: Just more than 38 million people

Capital city: Ottawa

Other important cities: Toronto (largest city), Montreal, Vancouver, and Quebec City

Language: English and French

Currency: Canadian dollar

Cuisine: Cuisine reflects its immigrant history, with influences from British, French, and Indigenous cultures

Sport: Ice hockey is considered the national winter sport, with other popular sports including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and curling

Famous tourist attractions: Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, and the northern lights

Interesting historical facts: Initially inhabited by Indigenous peoples before European explorers arrived in the late 15th century; gained independence in 1867 but remains part of the British Commonwealth