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Location: Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific Ocean north of the United States.
Population: 28.4 million (1995 estimate)
Capital: Ottawa
Comparative area: Slightly larger than United States.; second largest country in the world; only Russia is larger
Religions: Roman Catholic 46%, United Church 16%, Anglican 10%, other 28%
Landscape: Towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush, green forests; most of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because the country has rugged terrain and a severe climate
Recognized by International Olympic Committee: 1907 |
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