Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Canada regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Canada  |
|---|---|
Official Name  | Canada |
Continent  | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ottawa |
Latitude  | 56° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 106° 0′ 0″ W |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 9,984,670 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 3,855,103 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 11.76 % |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Largest City  | Toronto |
Demonyms  | Canadian |
Official Languages  | English, French |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.3 % |
The people of Canada are called Canadian.
The major religion of Canada is Christianity. Around 53.3% of people in Canada follow Christianity.
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Currency Name  | Canadian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | CAD |
Driving Side  | Right |
Calling Code  | +1 |
Internet TLD  | .ca |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CA |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Canada |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Canada |
National Animal  | Beaver |
National Bird  | Common Loon |
National Flower  | Maple Leaf |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Red and white |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 06:01 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 UTC-2.5 to UTC-7 |
Current Timezone  | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 10th March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 3rd November, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 238 days |
The current time and date in Canada is [ 06:01 PM ], [ Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 ].
Canada observes Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Canada is UTC-3.5 to UTC-8. The Daylight Saving Time in Canada starts on Sunday, 10th March, 2024, and ends on Sunday, 3rd November, 2024. The total DST Duration is 238 days.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Canada as of 2023 is estimated to be around 40,097,761.
Over the past decade, Canada has experienced an average population growth rate of 1.35%.
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.7 % |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Ottawa |
Current Time | 06:01 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | -12.84 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 250 Degree |
Humidity  | 68 % |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.33 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 100.05 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 55.32 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (107.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Lymphomas,multiple myeloma (13.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.81 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Canada, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 107.1 people per 100,000 people in Canada, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Indicators | Canada |
|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 26.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.9 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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