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. 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. Tourism Canada offers the ultimate guide to exploring Canada's majestic national parks, vibrant cities, and unique cultural experiences. Plan your Canadian adventure with our official travel resources. Canada has ten provinces and three territories that are sub-national administrative divisions under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Constitution. 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 is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with King Charles III as its head of state. The country is officially bilingual at the federal level. That means that citizens have the right to communicate with the government in two languages: English or French. Get quick, easy access to all Government of Canada services and information. Canada occupies a strategic global location, lying on great circle routes (the shortest line joining any two places on the globe) between the United States and Europe and, to a lesser degree, Asia. As a result, many international commercial flights track across Canada. Description: This map shows governmental boundaries of countries; provinces, territories, province capitals, territory capitals, and major cities in Canada. 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.