Geography and best places in Canada
Canada, the second-largest country in the world in terms of land size (3,851,809 square miles), shares its borders with the United States on the south and east, the Atlantic Ocean on the northeast, the Pacific Ocean and Alaska on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north. A large portion of Canada's industrial activity is located in the southeast, close to the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, where the climate is comparable to that of nearby U.S. states. The Maritime Provinces, the Island of Newfoundland, and southern Quebec's rolling Appalachian countryside are to the northeast.
The Shield, a rough region of pre-Cambrian granite that surrounds Hudson Bay and occupies the majority of eastern and central Canada—almost half the nation—is the most notable physical feature of Canada. The Arctic Archipelago to the north and this semi-arid region are sparsely populated and, as of now, largely underdeveloped. The Canadian Prairie, a continuation of the Great Plains of the middle of the continent, is another distinct geographical region. Between the Canadian Rockies and the western edge of the Shield sits this region. It is the breadbasket of Canada and a region abundant in natural resources such as gas, oil, and other minerals. The majority of British Columbia is located in far Western Canada, which is dotted by imposing mountain ranges. The majority of the population resides on Vancouver Island and the temperate southwest coast.
Geography
The second-largest country in the world (after Russia); strategically located between Russia and the US via the north polar route; 90% of the population is concentrated within 160 km of the US border; Canada has more fresh water than any other nation, and water covers almost 9% of its land area; Canada has more lakes than all other nations combined, at least 2 million and possibly over 3 million.
Canada Environment
Climate
While there are many diverse locations with climates ranging from very cold to pleasant, Canada may typically be classified as being in the chilly Temperate Zone with long, cold winters.
Terrain
Most of the terrain is plains, with mountains in the west and lowlands in the southeast.
Natural resources
Include coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower, iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, rare earth elements, molybdenum, potash, diamonds, and silver.
Natural hazards
Cyclonic storms form east of the Rocky Mountains as a result of the mixing of air masses from the Arctic, Pacific, and North American interior and produce most of the country's rain and snow east of the mountains; continuous permafrost in the north is a serious barrier to development.
Volcanoes
The vast bulk of the Coast Mountains of Western Canada's volcanoes is still dormant.
Irrigated Land
3,359 Square Miles / 8,699 Square Kilometres of Irrigated Land.
Environmental Concerns
Metal smelting, coal-burning utilities, and automobile emissions have an impact on agricultural and forest productivity. Agricultural, industrial, mining, and forestry operations also cause ocean waters to become contaminated. These factors all have a negative impact on lakes and forests.
The best places to visit in Canada
- Vancouver: Where sunsets are enchanting with markets of Granville islands, shops, outdoor eateries
- Niagara: To see Niagara Falls, the biggest waterfall which can be experienced by coming to Canada
- Toronto: It is a cultural hot spot with the CN tower as a landmark. Shopping, wine and dining, outdoor concerts, and cultural performances are the main highlights.
- Montreal: It is a tourist hub with parks and beaches and cobbled streets with old buildings, quaint hotels, and home fashion exhibits.
- St, Johns: Is known for historic sites and attractions such as George Street, and Signal hill.
- Ottawa: It is the Capital City of Canada. It sees the yearly tulip festival, national museums, and Parliament hills. It is a winter wonderland.
- Victoria: Known as the warmest place in Canada with the inner harbor, Empress hotel, and Parliament buildings in Canada.