Canada, the second largest country in the world by area, has a developed economy, but why does it have a population of less than 40 million?

There is an idiom called "The land is vast and the resources are abundant", which is used to describe the vast territory and abundant materials. This idiom is often used when describing our country. In addition to China's vast land and abundant resources, many countries also have vast land areas. For example, Russia is the country with the largest territory in the world. Our country ranks third in the world in terms of area. However, compared to Russia, our population is very large and our population density is relatively higher. . But do you know which country is the second largest in the world? Compared with Russia, the population of this country is even smaller.

This country is Canada, and everyone should have a certain understanding of it. As a developed and highly tolerant country, it is the first choice for many people to study abroad, travel, and immigrate. But even so, Canada's total population is only over 37 million, not even 40 million. You must know that even Russia, which is vast and sparsely populated, has a population of more than 100 million, let alone China, which has a population of more than 1.3 billion.

Canada’s territory is 9.98 million square kilometers, and its population density is only 3.74 people per square kilometer, some of which are immigrants. In addition, Canada's population is aging seriously and the population growth rate is slow, which is three times short of the ideal population set by the Canadian government. A friend who studied in Canada told me that when she first went to Canada to study, she felt very uncomfortable. After living in the lively environment of China for a long time, I suddenly feel a little lonely when I suddenly switch to a deserted country with few people on the streets. So why does Canada, which has a developed economy and a large territory, have such a small population?

My friend told me that she thinks there are three main reasons. The first is the climate in Canada. Canada is in the northern hemisphere of the earth. The climate is very cold and the winter is very long. The coldest monthly average temperature can reach -35°C. Therefore, some people find it unbearable in the long run and choose to immigrate to warmer countries, such as the United States. A friend once saw a piece of data showing that over the years, the number of people immigrating from Canada has exceeded the number of people immigrating to Canada.

Secondly, let’s start with the national history of Canada. At the beginning, this was a place where Indians and Inuit people lived. Soon after Europeans arrived in the Americas, Canada became a country owned by Britain and France. colony. During the Anglo-French War, Britain gained full jurisdiction over Canada, and Canada officially became a British colony. Canada did not become an independent country until 1982. Because it has been a foreign colony for a long time, Canada's population has never been large. In the early days of the founding of the country, the population was only more than three million. Looking at it this way, the growth rate from 3 million to more than 30 million today is actually not particularly slow, just because the starting point is too low.

Finally, it’s the general concept of the local people. A friend said that Canada’s maternity policy is quite generous in her eyes. However, many local women in Canada said that prices in Canada are high, not to mention the cost of raising children. Due to the high cost of child care, many Canadians have no plans to have children. In their eyes, having children is not a necessity in life, so Canada's birth rate has not seen a significant upward trend.

The editor feels that excluding these factors, Canada itself is quite suitable for traveling, especially Toronto. As one of the largest financial centers in the world, it not only has beautiful natural landscapes, but also many modern places. Among the public facilities, Niagara Falls, which is known as the third largest waterfall in the world, is particularly worth mentioning. I wonder what everyone thinks of this country with a large territory and small population? What else do you think is the reason for this phenomenon? Welcome to discuss together in the comment area.