Canada is the second largest country in the world. It is a very interesting country and has a lot of history. It is just like the US but it is different in some ways. Canada is in North America. Because of Canada's size, Canada has a great variety of temperatures and climatic conditions. Climatic conditions range from the cold of the Arctic regions to moderate temperatures of more southerner latitudes.
General Information: Area:9,970,610 sq km Population:28,846,761 Capital:Ottawa Currency:Canadian Dollar Language:English and French Greetings: A firm handshake and a sincere "Hello, How are you?" are the most common greetings when people meet. Otherwise a wave of the hand or of the head is acceptable. Click here to go to Canada's Embassy Page.