Economy
GDP (2006): $1.251 trillion.
Real GDP growth rate (2006): 2.0%.
Per capita GDP (2006): $36,170.
Natural resources: Petroleum and natural gas, hydroelectric power, metals and minerals, fish, forests, wildlife, abundant fresh water.
Agriculture: Products--wheat, livestock and meat, feed grains, oil seeds, dairy products, tobacco, fruits, vegetables.
Industry: Types--motor vehicles and parts, machinery and equipment, aircraft and components, other diversified manufacturing, fish and forest products, processed and unprocessed minerals.
Trade: U.S. merchandise exports to Canada (2006)--$230.7 billion: crude petroleum and products, natural gas, motor vehicles and spare parts, lumber, wood pulp and newsprint, crude and fabricated metals, wheat. In 2006, 65% of Canada's imports came from the United States. U.S. merchandise imports from Canada (2006)--$302.4 billion: motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, crude petroleum, chemicals, agricultural machinery. In 2006, 79% of Canada's exports went to the United States.