Everything Everywhere Daily

The Geography of Canada

Dec 27, 2024

Canada’s immense size conceals a fascinating variety of landscapes and regions. From the stunning heights of the Cordillera to the unique Arctic tundra, each area boasts its own ecological character. Dive into why over 80% of Canadians live near the U.S. border and explore the stark contrasts between bustling urban centers and vast rural spaces. Discover how this geographical diversity has shaped Canadian culture and economics in ways that are anything but ordinary.

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Canada's immense size and geographical diversity includes distinct regions, such as the mineral-rich Canadian Shield and the productive St. Lawrence Lowlands.

Despite its vast land area, a significant portion of Canada’s population lives near the U.S. border in urbanized areas, influencing cultural dynamics.

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Canada's Vast Size and Waterways

Canada is recognized as the second largest country in the world, a status it holds when considering both land and water territories. Its extensive coastline, measuring about 202,000 kilometers, surpasses that of any other country, contributing significantly to its vast area. Additionally, Canada is characterized by numerous inland bodies of water, including a multitude of lakes and significant water bodies like the Great Lakes and Hudson Bay. The geographical layout of Canada includes access to three oceans—Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic—further enhancing its aquatic territories and influencing its climate and economy.

Intro

4min

Exploring Canada's Diverse Geographic Regions

2min

Exploring Canada's Diverse Geographical Regions

4min

The Intricacies of Canadian Geography and Population Distribution

6min

Canada is a really big country—the second largest in the world, in fact.

Its size can hide the fact that it is a country with enormous geographical diversity.

It has a geography that is unlike any other country in terms of its landscape and population distribution. It isn’t all just a cold wasteland…..although much of it is.

Learn more about the geography of Canada and how it has shaped the country into what it is today on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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