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![]() Location: Northern North America, bordering the north Atlantic Ocean and north Pacific Ocean north of the United States. Population: 28.4 million (1995 estimate) Capital: Ottawa Comparative area: Slightly larger than United States.; second largest country in the world; only Russia is larger Religions: Roman Catholic 46 percent, United Church 16 percent, Anglican 10 percent, other 28 percent Landscape: Towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush, green forests; most of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because the country has rugged terrain and a severe climate Recognized by International Olympic Committee: 1907 Source: Knight-Ridder/Tribune
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