Canada is the world's second-largest country by area, spanning North America from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, with a diverse geography of mountains, plains, and forests. Its capital is Ottawa, and it is a constitutional monarchy and a federal parliamentary democracy with English and French as official languages. Known for its multiculturalism and high quality of life, Canada boasts a strong economy, natural resources, and a population that is largely urban but concentrated in areas with varying densities.