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May 11, 2024 · The provinces are in the south of Canada, near the border with the United States. They go from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. The territories are to the north, where fewer people live, close to the Arctic Circle and Arctic Ocean .
2 days ago · Quebec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada.
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May 11, 2024 · 1. Is a province the same as a state? No, a province is not the same as a state. While both are administrative divisions, the term “province” is typically used in countries with a colonial history inherited from European nations, such as Canada and China.
3 days ago · Ontario, second largest province of Canada in area, after Quebec. It occupies the strip of the Canadian mainland lying between Hudson and James bays to the north and the St. Lawrence River–Great Lakes chain to the south. The most populous Canadian province, it is home to more than one-third of Canada’s population.
3 days ago · Saskatchewan, province of Canada that is one of only two Canadian provinces without a saltwater coast. It is also the only province whose boundaries are all wholly artificial (i.e., not formed by natural features). Its capital is Regina and its largest city is Saskatoon.
2 days ago · Newfoundland and Labrador is the most easterly province in Canada, situated in the northeastern region of North America. The Strait of Belle Isle separates the province into two geographical parts: Labrador, connected to mainland Canada, and Newfoundland, an island in the Atlantic Ocean . [15]
1 day ago · British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains. [9]
