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Country Facts:
Canada vs. The Bahamas

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 71516% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
5 383 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while The Bahamas has a coastline of 2 200.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 200.9 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 The Bahamas is Nassau, where the population is 248 948.

2 615 060 ppl
248 948 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, which rises to a height of 207 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
207 ft
Mount Alvernia on Cat Island

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. The Bahamas - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while The Bahamas is home to 393 244 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
393 244 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.9 years in The Bahamas.

83.6 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 32.8 years in The Bahamas.

41.8 years
32.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.84% in The Bahamas.

0.77%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.6% in The Bahamas.

99.0%
95.6%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 484 000 ppl
Ranking: 86/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
32 526 Int$
Ranking: 46/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Bahamas: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
BSD
Bahamian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, The Bahamas 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; The Bahamas - January, February, March, April, 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 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
T153 USD - 206 USD
B111 USD - 146 USD
T210 USD - 302 USD

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