FACTOID # 40: The four largest nations - Russia, China, USA and Canada - account for nearly a third of all land area.
 
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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 an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to separatist concerns in predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.

Borders:

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

Population:

32,299,000

GDP per capita:

$34,484.35 per capita

Capital with population:

Ottawa - 808,391

Largest city with population:

Toronto - 2,481,494

Alternative names:

Canada, , Canada & Newfoundland

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Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia 		Quebec [City], Canada 1894
Quebec [City], Canada 1894 		The British Colonies in North America, 1763-1775
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