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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Belgium

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 32606% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

2 615 060 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
101.8°F
Uccle

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.7 years in Belgium.

83.6 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 41.6 years in Belgium.

41.8 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.59% in Belgium.

0.77%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Belgium.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

english, french
french, dutch, german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 15/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Belgium - June, July, August.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 91 EUR
T149 EUR - 201 EUR
B60 EUR - 71 EUR
T125 EUR - 154 EUR

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