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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2322251% larger.

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

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

125 566.7 mi
60.3 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 Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

2 615 060 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

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. Barbados - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.3 years in Barbados.

83.6 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 39.5 years in Barbados.

41.8 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.28% in Barbados.

0.77%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.6% in Barbados.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Barbados 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; Barbados - January, February, March, April.

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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B89 USD - 106 USD
T205 USD - 262 USD

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