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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Brazil

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 17.25% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
4 654.7 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 Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

2 615 060 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.0 years in Brazil.

83.6 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 33.2 years in Brazil.

41.8 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.77%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 93.2% in Brazil.

99.0%
93.2%

Language

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

english, french
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 22/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Brazil - January, February, March, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (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
B303 PLN - 394 PLN
T650 PLN - 877 PLN
B138 PLN - 166 PLN
T287 PLN - 391 PLN

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