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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3558% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

2 615 060 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

83.6 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

41.8 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

0.77%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

99.0%
39.3%

Language

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

english, french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Burkina Faso - November, 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
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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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