how big is canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world, with a total area of approximately 9.985 million square kilometers (about 3.8 million square miles). It stretches from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east, and up to the Arctic Ocean in the north. Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories, with a diverse range of landscapes including forests, mountains, and even deserts. The land area makes up about 91% of the country’s total area, while water covers about 9%. Canada's coastline is the longest of any country, stretching for about 151,019 miles. Its southern border with the United States is the longest international land border in the world.