Canada

Canada

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Canada

* Geographical information:

Area: 9,970,610 km2

Population: 32.6 million (2006)

Annual population growth rate: 1.0% (2006)

Capital: Ottawa Official languages: English and French

* Economic data:

GDP (nominal) 2007 - Total $1,436 billion - Per capita $43,674 - % World GDP 2.6%

GDP (PPP) 2007 - Total $ 1,270 billion - Per capita $38,617 - % World GDP 2%

* Form of government:

Federal parliamentary monarchy

* Leader:

Prime Minister Stephen Harper

* G8s held to date:

Kananaskis Summit (2002)

Halifax Summit (1995)

Toronto Summit (1988)

Ottawa Summit (1981)