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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Afghanistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Afghanistan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Canada vs. Afghanistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1431% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
251 827 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Afghanistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

2 615 060 ppl
4 476 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Afghanistan is Noshaq, which rises to a height of 24 580 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
24 580 ft
Noshaq

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

Canada vs. Afghanistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
38 928 346 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 53.3 years in Afghanistan.

83.6 years
53.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

41.8 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.34% in Afghanistan.

0.77%
2.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

99.0%
37.3%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Afghanistan the primary language is Pashto, Persian.

english, french
pashto, persian

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
2 078 Int$
Ranking: 2/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Afghanistan: Afghani (AFN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
AFN
Afghani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Afghanistan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADAFN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T162 USD - 218 USD
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