Geography of Canada
Climate, terrain, natural resources, and geographic features
Total Area
9,984,670
km² (rank #2)
Coastline
202,080
km
Highest Point
Mount Logan (5,959 m)
Lowest Point
Atlantic Ocean (0 m)
Area Comparison
Canada
9,984,670 km²
United States (reference)
9,833,520 km²
Canada is 100.0% the size of the United States.
Climate
Varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north
Terrain
Mostly plains with mountains in west, lowlands in southeast
Natural Resources
Iron Ore
Nickel
Zinc
Copper
Gold
Lead
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Timber
Hydropower
Diamonds
Land Use
34.1%
61.2%
Arable: 4.7%
Forest: 34.1%
Other: 61.2%
Bordering Countries
Canada on the Map
Region
North America
Northern America
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Canada?
Canada covers an area of 9,984,670 km², ranking #2 in the world by size.
What is the climate of Canada?
Varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north
What is the highest point in Canada?
The highest point in Canada is Mount Logan (5,959 m).
What natural resources does Canada have?
Canada's natural resources include Iron Ore, Nickel, Zinc, Copper, Gold, Lead, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Timber, Hydropower, Diamonds.
Which countries border Canada?
Canada shares land borders with United States.