Canada is the largest country in North America. Canada is bordered by non-contiguous US state of Alaska in the northwest and by 12 other US states in the south. The border of Canada with the US is the longest bi-national land border in the world. Canada features black-blue lakes, numerous rivers, majestic western mountains, rolling central plains, and forested eastern valleys. The Canadian Shield, a hilly region of lakes and swamps. Get quick, easy access to all Government of Canada services and information. Canada currently consists of ten provinces and three territories and is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration. Canada's long and complex relationship with the United States has had a significant impact on its history, economy, and culture. Canadá (en inglés: Canada, AFI: /ˈkænədə/; en francés: Canada, AFI: /kanadɑ/) es un país soberano ubicado en América del Norte, cuya forma de gobierno es la monarquía parlamentaria federal. Su territorio está organizado en diez provincias y tres territorios. Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; provinces, territories, province capitals, territory capitals, and major cities in Canada. Check if you need a visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, to visit family or to visit on business. Find out about transiting through Canada to another destination and extending your stay. Canada, the second largest country in the world in area, occupying roughly the northern two-fifths of the continent of North America. Despite Canada’s great size, it is one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries. It has crafted what many consider to be a model multicultural society. As an affluent, high-tech industrial society, Canada closely resembles the United States in its market-oriented economic system, pattern of production, and high living standards.