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At 10 million square kilometres, Canada is the second largest country in the world according to landmass. The population, however, is significantly smaller at approximately 30 million people, which is about one-tenth of the population of the United States.
Canada is bordered by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Arctic, and the Pacific. The country is divided into geographical regions according to climate, industry, and landscape: Atlantic, Central Canada, Prairies, West Coast, and North.
There are three levels of government in Canada: federal (nation), provincial (provinces), and municipal (cities). Canada is grouped into 10 provinces and 3 territories, each with its own capital city. The national capital of Canada is Ottawa, Ontario.