Population Distribution, 1996

Even though Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area, it ranks 33rd in terms of population. Almost all of Canada’s population is concentrated in a narrow band along the country’s southern edge. Nearly 80% of the total population lives within the 25 major metropolitan areas, which represent only 0.79% of the total area of the country.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:43 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:43 (UTC)
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