Flag Description

two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half width) with white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square; the maple leaf has long been a Canadian symbol; the official colors of Canada are red and white

Background:A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across the world's longest unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.

Total Area: 9,984,670 sq km

Land Area:9,093,507 sq km

Water Area:891,163 sq km

Land Boundries Total:8,893 km

Border Countries:US 8,893 km (includes 2,477 km with Alaska)

Coastline:202,080 km

Lowest Point:Atlantic Ocean 0 m

Highest Point:Mount Logan 5,959 m

Population:34,834,841 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:0.76% (2014 est.)

Religion:Catholic 40.6% (includes Roman Catholic 38.8%, Orthodox 1.6%, other Catholic .2%), Protestant 20.3% (includes United Church 6.1%, Anglican 5%, Baptist 1.9%, Lutheran 1.5%, Pentecostal 1.5%, Presbyterian 1.4%, other Protestant 2.9%), other Christian 6.3%, Muslim 3.2%, Hindu 1.5%, Sikh 1.4%, Buddhist 1.1%, Jewish 1%, other 0.6%, none 23.9% (2011 est.)

Literacy(%):0.99

Literacy(%) Male:0.99

Literacy(%) Female:99% (2003 est.)

Independence Day:1 July 1867 (union of British North American colonies); 11 December 1931 (recognized by UK per Statute of Westminster)

National Holiday:Canada Day, 1 July (1867)

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