Geography: Citizenship Test Practice Questions
Geography is one of the seven topics in Discover Canada, the official guide every real test question comes from. It covers: Canada's regions, the provinces and territories and their capital cities, major cities, and the country's physical geography.
Of the 280 questions in our practice bank, 40 are Geography questions. On a typical 20-question test you can expect roughly 3 from this topic. Below are 9 sample questions with answers and explanations to show you exactly what to prepare for.
Sample Geography Questions and Answers
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1. What is the capital city of Canada?
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Ottawa, located in the province of Ontario on the Ottawa River, is the capital city of Canada. It was chosen as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857.
2. Which is the second-largest country in the world by total area?
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Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area, spanning approximately 9.98 million square kilometres. Only Russia is larger. Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean.
3. What are the five regions of Canada?
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The five regions of Canada are: the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador), Central Canada (Ontario and Quebec), the Prairie Provinces (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta), the West Coast (British Columbia), and the Northern Territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut).
4. What is the capital of Nova Scotia?
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Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia. It is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and has one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
5. What is the capital of Quebec?
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Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec. While Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, Quebec City serves as the provincial capital and is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. The historic district of Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6. Where does more than half of Canada's population live?
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More than half of Canada's population lives in Central Canada, which comprises Ontario and Quebec. These two provinces are the country's most populous, containing major cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.
7. What is the capital of Manitoba?
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Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba. Known as the "Gateway to the West," Winnipeg is a major cultural and transportation hub in central Canada, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
8. What is the capital of Alberta?
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Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta. Although Calgary is the largest city in the province, Edmonton serves as the seat of the provincial government.
9. What is the capital of Nunavut?
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Iqaluit is the capital and largest city of Nunavut. Located on Baffin Island, Iqaluit means "place of many fish" in Inuktitut and serves as the administrative centre of Canada's newest and largest territory.
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