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What is Canada like?
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In short
Canada is a country in Northern America. In 2025 it has about 40.1 million people (UN estimate), the 38th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 38th
Canadaカナダ- Region
- Northern America
- Population
- about 40.1 million (38th)
- Area
- 9,984,670 km² (2nd)
- UN member since
- November 9, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Canada in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 40.1 million, the 38th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 9,984,670 km², the 2nd largest of the 193. That is about 26 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 4.0.
Joining the United Nations
Canada joined the United Nations on November 9, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Canada’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Canada on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Canada, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 2 UN member states in Northern America. The one with the most people is United States of America.