The geography of Canada is distinguished for its size, being the second largest country in the world after Russia which is the largest. Covering a total area of 3.9 million square miles, Canada occupies most of the northern half of the North American continent. The country encompasses a total land area of 9,093,507 square kilometers and 891,163 square kilometers of fresh water, with a coastline covering 202,080 km. The geography of Canada is characterized by its diversity, hence every region has a different climate and varied landscape features.