Area of Canadian Provinces

Nunavut is Canada’s largest territory. It has an area of 2,093,190 sq. km (808,185 sq. miles). If Nunavut were a country, it would be the 15th biggest country in the world. This spot is currently held by Mexico, with an area of 1,964,375 sq. km (758,449 sq. miles).

Canada’s largest, well-populated, province is Quebec, whose area is 1,542,056 sq. km (595,391 sq. miles). If Quebec was a country, it would be the 20th biggest country in the world. This spot is currently held by Peru, with an area of 1,285,216 sq. km (496,225 sq. miles).

Areas of Canadian Provinces and Territories Including Freshwater Lakes

Location Area (sq. km)
Canada 9,984,670
Newfoundland & Labrador 405,212
Prince Edward Island 5,660
Nova Scotia 55,284
New Brunswick 72,908
Quebec 1,542,056
Ontario 1,076,395
Manitoba 647,797
Saskatchewan 651,036
Alberta 661,848
British Columbia 944,735
Yukon 482,443
North West Territories 1,346,106
Nunavut 2,093,190

Figures provided by Statistics Canada

Areas of Canadian Provinces and Territories – Land Only – Excluding Lakes

Location Land Area (sq. km)
Canada 9,093,507
Newfoundland & Labrador 373,872
Prince Edward Island 5,660
Nova Scotia 53,338
New Brunswick 71,450
Quebec 1,365,128
Ontario 917,741
Manitoba 553,556
Saskatchewan 591,670
Alberta 642,317
British Columbia 925,186
Yukon 474,391
North West Territories 1,183,085
Nunavut 1,936,113

Figures provided by Statistics Canada

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One Comment »
  • nunu said:

    i would like you add some more information about freshwater etc.

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