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Fascinating Facts About Canada’s Wide Open Spaces and Low Population Density

Canada is a country with a low population density, due to its harsh climate and challenging geography. Most of the population is concentrated in a handful of major cities, leaving much of the country’s vast wilderness areas sparsely populated or completely uninhabited. This has helped to preserve much of Canada’s natural beauty and has allowed for the protection of many of the country’s unique ecosystems and wildlife.