Each state has its own unique history, customs and traditions. And despite the fact that all countries developed in close contact with each other, adopting various elements from their cultures, they still managed to maintain their originality. However, if we are talking about states that have a more complex federal structure, then the situation is a little different.
Those countries that include several administrative and territorial entities, as a rule, try to ensure that each entity has the opportunity to preserve its unique features. Such countries include, for example, Russia, America and Canada. If we talk about Russia, here the administrative-territorial units are the regions, while in America and Canada they are called states. The states of Canada, the list of which includes 13 items, are all unique and interesting in their own way. However, it is worth making a comment. Speaking about how many states in Canada, it must be remembered that this country also includes 3 small territories, because it is precisely the states there are only 10.
The states of Canada are not as many as in America, but they all have their historical roots and unique features. Canada is a large country, respectively, and the states of Canada into which it is divided are mainly large. This allows each subject to have its own separate structure and to some extent be independent, but about everything in order. Next, we will talk about which states Canada includes, which state of America borders on it, and so on.
Alberta
Alberta's population currently stands at approximately 4.5 million. This is quite a lot, but do not forget that the territories of this subject, like Canada as a whole, are quite spacious. If you express this number as a percentage of the total population of the country, you get a little more than 10%.
The capital or, more precisely, the administrative center is the city of Edmonton, whose population is slightly less than a million people. The city was founded in 1795 by the Hudson's Bay Trading Company, which is considered one of the oldest in the world and still exists.
The name Alberta received in honor of Princess Louise Carolina Alberta, who was the daughter of Queen Victoria. The largest city in this area is the city of Calgary, with a population of about 1.3 million people.
Alberta is located in western Canada. On the south side it borders with Montana (the American state bordering Canada and Idaho), and on the other sides with some Canadian states. It is worth noting that Alberta is one of the two administrative-territorial entities of Canada, which are landlocked.
British columbia
The territories of British Columbia are located in the western part of the country. From the south, it borders with Washington (the US state south of Canada). The capital is the city of Victoria, which was founded a long time ago, but acquired its current status only in 1862. The city itself is quite small, its population is only 80 thousand people, and taking into account all neighboring municipalities - 350 thousand.
As in many states of Canada, the capital of British Columbia is not the largest city. The largest in this territory is Vancouver with a population of 630 thousand people. The city itself is part of a large metropolitan area called Greater Vancouver. About 2.5 million people live in it.
The basis of the economy in British Columbia is natural resources. Agriculture is very well developed on this territory, in addition, there is an excellent climate and rich nature, which, of course, attracts many tourists.
The name for the state was invented by Queen Victoria. In those days, the British called these areas Colombia because of the eponymous river that flows through the territory. After the area became a colony of Great Britain, it began to be called British Columbia.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a fairly small territory both in size and population. In percentage terms, the population of the entire subject is 3-4% of the total number of residents in the country.
The capital is Regina, located in the southern part of the state. The population, according to 2011, is about 200 thousand people. Regina is the second largest city of Saskatchewan, in the first place is the city of Saskatoon with a population of about 300 thousand people.
The total population of the state is 1.1 million people, which is quite an average indicator, if we take the rest of the states of Canada for comparison.
The name comes from the river that flows through this territory. It was invented long before colonization and is literally translated from the language of the Indians as “fast river”.
Manitoba
Manitoba is located in the heart of Canada. The whole territory consists mainly of plains, and the peculiarity of this area is a huge number of lakes, of which there are more than 100 thousand in the state. These territories border North Dakota (an American state on the border with Canada).
In relation to the population, this subject is relatively small, the total number of people living there is 1.2 million people. It is not surprising that the area is quite small. It has a little more than half a million square kilometers, which as a percentage of the total area of the country is approximately 6%.
The capital is the city of Winnipeg. It has a considerable population for Canadian cities, approximately 800 thousand people, and is a large commercial and transport center. In fact, it is Winnipeg that is the economic capital of Canada’s midwest.
It is noteworthy that in the capital of Manitoba, a significant enough share of the population is occupied by Ukrainians. Most likely, this is due to some historical circumstances, and now in fact more than 15% of the population of Winnipeg are of Ukrainian origin. This is quite unusual, since the rest of the states of Canada can not be noted for anything like that. Although it is worth saying that in many territories you can often meet a large number of French.
Ontario
Ontario (Canada) is the largest administrative-territorial entity. The population of this state is about 40% of the total number of people living in the country, more precisely, more than 14 million people.
Ontario (Canada) is located almost in the center of the country and borders on many states, both Canadian and American. However, despite the high population, this subject does not lead in terms of area, but takes only fourth place. Canada's largest state in terms of population has a total area of just over a million square kilometers.
The capital of Ontario is the city of Toronto. It is he who is the largest city in the country, its population totals more than 6 million inhabitants per all agglomeration.
Toronto is a huge metropolis. It contains a considerable amount of the country's economic resources. This city is rightfully considered one of the largest economic centers not only in Canada, but throughout the world.
In addition, we must not forget that in Ontario there is also the capital of Canada - the city of Ottawa. It is located in the eastern part of the state on the banks of the river of the same name. In size, this city is the fourth in the country.
Ottawa is a pretty enough city with its unique architecture and attractions. That is why it is, along with Toronto, very attractive for tourists from different countries.
Quebec
Quebec is also one of the largest states in Canada. If we talk about its size, then it is in first place, since the area of Quebec is more than one and a half million square kilometers. In terms of population, it is second only to the state of Ontario, having, according to 2016, more than 8 million inhabitants. The next feature - these territories are strictly inside the country and do not have access to any US state bordering Canada.
It is noteworthy that in Quebec, the official language is French, while in the vast majority of other states, English prevails. Here, more than 80% of the population speaks French.
The capital of this subject is the city of the same name - Quebec. It is quite small in itself, but quite average by Canadian standards. The population of the capital of Quebec is about 700 thousand inhabitants.
The largest city is Montreal. Its population is 4 million people. Montreal is interesting because it is the largest French-speaking city that is not located within France. It is also Canada’s second largest city.
Montreal, despite being a fairly large metropolis, managed to maintain its historical value in the form of various interesting sights, as well as very beautiful architecture. That is why tourists from different countries like to visit it so much.
The peculiarity of Quebec is also that this administrative-territorial entity has the right to adopt its own laws, and this right is enshrined in the Constitution of Canada. Currently, there are many points of view regarding the political status of this state. Some insist on its secession, while others want to maintain integrity, but in fact Quebec is still part of Canada.
New brunswick
New Brunswick is a small coastal state in eastern Canada. Its population is about 750 thousand people, and its area is slightly more than 72 thousand square kilometers. By the size of the territory, the state takes 11th place in the country.
Two languages are recognized as official in New Brunswick: French and English, but it is worth noting that a sufficiently large percentage of the population speaks equally well both.
The capital is the city of Fredericton with a population of just over 50 thousand people. Despite the small size of the territory, information technologies are very actively developing in the city, which is largely due to the high level of education, the presence of a large New Braunswick University and the bilingualism of residents.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is the smallest entity in the country. This is a small state near Canada, which is located, as the name implies, on the island. Its population is only 150 thousand inhabitants, and the area does not exceed 6000 square kilometers.
This territory is located in eastern Canada and is included in the list of coastal provinces. Despite the small population, its density is relatively high - 25 people per square kilometer. According to this indicator, Prince Edward Island ranks fifth in the country.
The capital is Charlottetown, where 90% of the state’s population is concentrated. Most jobs in this city are created by government agencies, such as government at various levels, as well as various medical and educational organizations.
If we talk about the state as a whole, it is worth noting that agriculture and fishing are very developed here, which is quite logical for the coastal province.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is also on the list of coastal provinces, but its population is already significantly larger and has about a million people. These territories are located in the eastern part of the country and have access to the Atlantic Ocean.
The largest city in the state and part of its capital is the city of Halifax. Its population is just over 300 thousand inhabitants, however, if we take into account the entire agglomeration, the number of residents will be approximately 500 thousand.
Speaking about the economy, it should be noted that in this territory such industries as the transport industry, education, shipbuilding and auto building are actively developing. Cargo transportation is of particular importance: their volume is more than 10 million tons per year.
Nova Scotia has a very beautiful nature, in addition, the climate in these territories is quite pleasant. Every tourist is worth visiting this state, despite the fact that there are no major attractions there, the local nature will give any person an unforgettable experience.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Previously, this state was simply called Newfoundland, but in 2001 the local government began to refer to itself as the government of Newfoundland and Labrador in the documents, so the Canadian authorities had to enter that name in all government documents.
The population of these territories does not exceed the mark of half a million people, which is a small indicator compared to others, so the state takes 9th place in the country according to this criterion.
The capital and largest city is St. John's with a population of about 200 thousand people, including the suburbs. Despite the relatively small number of inhabitants, the city is the second largest on the country's Atlantic coast.
The leading industries are mining and woodworking, as well as construction. Agriculture is the least developed in the state; it accounts for only one percent of the total output.
Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories
When listing the states of Canada and their capital, we should not forget about the territories. In addition to the main administrative-territorial units, which were discussed before, in Canada there are also small entities called territories. There are only three of them: Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Yukon is located in the west of the country and has a population of 31 thousand people. Here, mainly mining is carried out, and the mining industry is also actively developing. The capital is the city of Whitehorse with a population of 19 thousand people.
Nunavut is a relatively new territory, it was formed at the end of the last century as a result of separation from a larger administrative-territorial subject. The population of Nunavut is 35 thousand people, which seems surprising with a huge area of 2 million square kilometers. In fact, most of the territories of this state are located in very cold climatic zones and are simply unsuitable for normal life. The capital is the city of Iqaluit.
The northwestern territories also occupy a lot of space, approximately 1.3 million square kilometers, but the population is only 50 thousand people. The capital is Yellowknife, and the leading specialization is mining.
Finally
Canada is a huge country. All states of Canada are curious and unique in their own way. Here you can find everything that will be interesting to the tourist, and have a very good time enjoying the picturesque nature. If you list the states of Canada, the list that comes out will consist of ten states and three territories.