These are some of the fast facts about Canada that students will like to know when they decide on pursuing higher studies in Canada.

These fast facts about Canada have been provided here so that a student can have a rough idea about Canada at the first glance itself.

Capital : Ottawa

Largest city : Toronto

Area: 9,984, 670 sq km. (second largest country in the world after Russia)

Official language(s) : English, French

Government : Federal Constitutional Monarchy

          Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
          Governor General : Michaelle Jean
          Prime Minister: Stephen Harper


Population : 32,547,200 (as per 2006 est.)

Currency : Canadian Dollar ($) (CAD)