Country · since 1932
Canada
Canada appears on the map from 1932 to today. At its greatest recorded extent, in 1973, it covered about 10.14 million km².
French and British colonies along the St Lawrence and the Atlantic coast were united under British rule after 1763. In 1867 the Province of Canada, which became Ontario and Quebec, joined Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Confederation to form the Dominion of Canada, led by Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. More about Canada.
- On the map
- 1932 – today
- Greatest extent
- 1973, about 10.14 million km²
- Read more
- Wikipedia: Canada · Wikidata Q16
Territory through time
| Years | Area drawn |
|---|---|
| 1932–1948 | 9.63 million km² |
| 1949–1972 | 10.03 million km² |
| 1973–1975 | 10.14 million km² |
| 1976–1991 | 10.03 million km² |
| since 1992 | 9.89 million km² |
Related
- Canada empire
- Second World War 1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945
- Korean War 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953