While a variety of theories have been postulated for the etymological origins of Canada, the name is now accepted as coming from the 展开

By total area (including its waters), Canada is the second-largest country in the world, after Russia. By land area alone, Canada 展开

The 2021 Canadian census enumerated a total population of 36,991,981, an increase of around 5.2 percent over the 2016 figure. It is estimated that … 展开

Indigenous peoples
The first inhabitants of North America are generally hypothesized to have migrated from Siberia by way of the Bering land bridge and … 展开

Canada is described as a "full democracy", with a tradition of liberalism, and an egalitarian, moderate political ideology. An emphasis on social justice has been a distinguishing element of Canada's political culture. Peace, order, and good government, … 展开

Canada has a highly developed mixed-market economy, with the world's ninth-largest economy as of 2023 , and a nominal GDP of approximately US$2.221 trillion. It is one of the … 展开

Healthcare in Canada is delivered through the provincial and territorial systems of publicly funded health care, informally called Medicare. … 展开