The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of Canada provides drinking water to over 8.5 million Canadians. The region holds "largest freshwater system in the world" representing over 80 per cent of freshwater in North America. In 2014, the economy of the Lowlands was valued at about $CDN 5.8 trillion.
The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of Canada provides drinking water for a large portion of its population, encompassing "the world's largest freshwater system," which represents around 80% of North America's total freshwater resources. The Lowlands' economy was valued at approximately $CDN 5.8 trillion in 2014.