Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide

Canada[a] is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both ...

Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide 1

Canada, the second largest country in the world in area, occupying roughly the northern two-fifths of the continent of North America. Despite Canada’s great size, it is one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries. It has crafted what many consider to be a model multicultural society.

Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide 2

What makes Canada a unique country to travel to? Country Description Canada is the second largest country in the world in land area and has large mountain ranges and extensive coastlines. Tourist facilities are widely available in much of the country, but the northern and wilderness areas are less developed and facilities there can be vast distances apart. It is a highly developed stable ...

Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide 3

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area (including its waters), and shares land borders with the United States to the south and northwest. The lands have been inhabited for millennia by aboriginal ...

Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide 4

Canada's relationship with its neighbor and biggest trading partner, the U.S., has a big impact on its economy and culture. [source?] Canada is a developed country and has the tenth highest nominal per capita income globally as well as the sixteenth highest ranking in the Human Development Index.

Lonely Planet Canada Country Guide 5