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Population Distribution, 1996

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Abstract

Even though Canada is the second largest country in the world in terms of land area, it ranks 33rd in terms of population. Almost all of Canada’s population is concentrated in a narrow band along the country’s southern edge. Nearly 80% of the total population lives within the 25 major metropolitan areas, which represent only 0.79% of the total area of the country.

This map illustrates the percentage of the total population in each census division for 1996. Population distribution was calculated by dividing the census division population, by the total national population and multiplying the result by 100.

In Canada, the most populated areas coincide with the geographic location of the 25 census metropolitan areas (CMAs). According to Statistics Canada 1996 figures, nearly 80% of the total population lives in CMAs, which represent only 0.79% of the area of the country or 72 350 860 square kilometres.

To properly interpret this map, please consult the text Data and Mapping Notes.

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