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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Australia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Australia 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. Australia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 29.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
2 969 907 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
16 006.5 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 Australia is Sydney, where the population is 4 840 600.

2 615 060 ppl
4 840 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, which rises to a height of 7 310 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Australia the highest temperature was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Australia, the lowest temperature was -9.4°F and was recorded in Charlotte Pass, New South Wales.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Australia is home to 25 499 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
25 499 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.9 years in Australia.

83.6 years
82.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 37.5 years in Australia.

41.8 years
37.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.31% in Australia.

0.77%
1.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.0% in Australia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Australia the primary language is English.

english, french
english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Australia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Australia: 52 397 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
52 397 Int$
Ranking: 9/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Australia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Australia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Australia - January, February, December.

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD
B70 USD - 89 USD
T142 USD - 194 USD

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