What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city and seat of government of Canada, a country in North America. Canada uses the ISO codes CA and CAN, and its international dialling code is +1204. The currency in use is the Canadian dollar (CAD).
For the full profile of Canada, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Canada country page. The country has an estimated population of 41,651,653 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Region: North America
- Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Calling code: +1204, +1226, +1236, +1249, +1250, +1263, +1289, +1306, +1343, +1354, +1365, +1367, +1368, +1382, +1387, +1403, +1416, +1418, +1428, +1431, +1437, +1438, +1450, +1468, +1474, +1506, +1514, +1519, +1548, +1579, +1581, +1584, +1587, +1600, +1604, +1613, +1622, +1633, +1639, +1644, +1647, +1655, +1672, +1677, +1683, +1688, +1705, +1709, +1742, +1753, +1778, +1780, +1782, +1807, +1819, +1825, +1867, +1873, +1879, +1902, +1905, +1942
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇦
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Is Ottawa the largest city in Canada?
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Ottawa?
Ottawa, like the rest of Canada, uses the Canadian dollar (CAD, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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