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Capital | Ottawa | ||||
Largest city | Toronto | ||||
Other cities | Montreal, Vancouver | ||||
Language official |
English | ||||
others | French (also official) | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholic, Protestant | ||||
Ethnic Group | English, French | ||||
Demonym | Canadian | ||||
Government | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy | ||||
Legislature | Parliament of Canada | ||||
Currency | Canadian dollar | ||||
Organizations | NATO |
Canada, also known more formally as the Dominion of Canada, is the northernmost state in contiguous North America. Canada is comprised of ten provinces and three territories, and is a founding member of NATO. Canada is known for being one of the most liberal states in the former Western-sphere, and has a major Liberal Party presence in politics.