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This section contains information on Canada's geography and resources.
| Continent | North America |
| Subregion | Northern America |
| Geographic coordinates | Template:Coor dm |
| Area - Total - Water | Ranked 2nd 9,984,670 km² 891,163 km² (8.92%) |
| Coastline | 202,080 km (125,567 mi) |
| Highest point | Mount Logan, 5,959 m / 19,550 ft |
| Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean, 0 m |
| Longest river | Mackenzie River, 4,241 km (2,635 mi) |
| Largest inland body of water | Great Bear Lake 31,153 km² (12,021 sq. mi) |
| Land Use - Arable land - Permanent crops - Permanent pastures - Forests and woodlands - Other | 5 % 0 % 3 % 54 % 38 % (1993 est.) |
| Climate: | Temperate to arctic |
| Natural resources | iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, silver, fish, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower |
| Environmental issues | air and water pollution, acid rains |
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Lists
- List of regions of Canada
- List of islands of Canada
- List of rivers in Canada
- List of lakes of Canada
- List of mountain ranges and mountains of Canada
- Canadian National Parks
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External links
- The Atlas of Canada (Govt of Canada)
- The Canadian Atlas Online (Canadian Geographic)
- Culture.ca Canadian Geography
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