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. What is the largest city in Canada?
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Toronto is the largest city in Canada by population. Located in the province of Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, it is also the provincial capital and a major financial centre.
3. 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.
4. What is the capital of Ontario?
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Toronto is the capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is a major centre for business, finance, arts, and culture. Note that Ottawa, while located in Ontario, is the national capital of Canada, not the provincial capital.
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. What is the largest city in Quebec?
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Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada. It is a major cultural and economic centre, known for its vibrant French-speaking community and diverse population.
7. 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.
8. What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?
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Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of the Northwest Territories. Located on the north shore of Great Slave Lake, it is known for its diamond mining industry and spectacular Northern Lights.
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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