Canada (/ˈkaenədə/) ˈkænədə is a, country consisting of ten provinces and three, territories in the northern part of the continent Of North. americaanada's long and complex relationship with the United States has had a significant impact on its economy and culture. Canada is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, with the tenth highest nominal per capita income globally, and the eighth highest ranking in the Human Development Index.