Test your knowledge of Canadian geography with these 15 practice questions. Geography questions appear on almost every citizenship test. CitizenPass makes mastering this easy — read on, then start practicing for free.
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Instructions
- Try to answer each question before looking at the answer
- Keep track of how many you get correct
- Review the explanation for any questions you miss
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1. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
A) 10 provinces and 2 territories
B) 13 provinces
C) 10 provinces and 3 territories
D) 12 provinces and 1 territory
Answer: C — Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut).
2. What is the capital of British Columbia?
A) Vancouver
B) Victoria
C) Kelowna
D) Surrey
Answer: B — Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, not Vancouver.
3. Which province is the smallest by area?
A) Nova Scotia
B) New Brunswick
C) Prince Edward Island
D) Newfoundland and Labrador
Answer: C — Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest province.
4. What are the five regions of Canada?
A) East, West, North, South, Central
B) Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, North
C) Ontario, Quebec, Maritimes, West, North
D) Pacific, Mountain, Plain, Shield, Maritime
Answer: B — The five regions are Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast, and North.
5. Which three oceans border Canada?
A) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian
B) Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic
C) Pacific, Arctic, Southern
D) Atlantic, Arctic, Indian
Answer: B — The Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic oceans border Canada.
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6. What is the capital of Alberta?
A) Calgary
B) Edmonton
C) Red Deer
D) Lethbridge
Answer: B — Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, not Calgary.
7. Which region includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta?
A) Central Canada
B) Atlantic Canada
C) Prairie Provinces
D) Northern Territories
Answer: C — Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta make up the Prairie Provinces.
8. What is Canada's newest territory?
A) Yukon
B) Northwest Territories
C) Nunavut
D) Labrador
Answer: C — Nunavut was created in 1999 from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories.
9. What is the national capital of Canada?
A) Toronto
B) Montreal
C) Ottawa
D) Vancouver
Answer: C — Ottawa, Ontario is Canada's national capital.
10. Which province has Quebec City as its capital?
A) Ontario
B) Quebec
C) New Brunswick
D) Manitoba
Answer: B — Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec.
11. What is the capital of the Northwest Territories?
A) Whitehorse
B) Iqaluit
C) Yellowknife
D) Dawson City
Answer: C — Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories.
12. Which two provinces make up Central Canada?
A) Manitoba and Saskatchewan
B) Ontario and Quebec
C) Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
D) Alberta and British Columbia
Answer: B — Ontario and Quebec make up Central Canada.
13. What is the capital of Saskatchewan?
A) Saskatoon
B) Regina
C) Moose Jaw
D) Prince Albert
Answer: B — Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan.
14. Which province is on Canada's west coast?
A) Alberta
B) Manitoba
C) British Columbia
D) Ontario
Answer: C — British Columbia is the only province on Canada's west coast.
15. What is the capital of Nunavut?
A) Yellowknife
B) Whitehorse
C) Rankin Inlet
D) Iqaluit
Answer: D — Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut.
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How Did You Score?
| Score | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 13-15 | Excellent — you know Canadian geography well |
| 10-12 | Good — review the capitals you missed |
| 7-9 | Fair — spend more time on Chapter 10 |
| Below 7 | Re-read the Regions chapter in Discover Canada |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1How many geography questions are on the test?
Typically 2-4 out of 20 questions relate to geography. However, geography knowledge also helps with history and government questions.
2Do I need to know all provincial capitals?
Yes. Any capital could appear on the test. The most commonly tested are the tricky ones: Victoria (BC, not Vancouver) and Edmonton (AB, not Calgary).