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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Bhutan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Bhutan is 14 824 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 25906% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
14 824 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Bhutan 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 Bhutan is Thimphu, where the population is 99 021.

2 615 060 ppl
99 021 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum, which rises to a height of 24 836 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
24 836 ft
Gangkhar Puensum

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Bhutan the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Phuentsholing.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104°F
Phuentsholing

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Bhutan is home to 771 608 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
771 608 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 71.5 years in Bhutan.

83.6 years
71.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.1 years in Bhutan.

41.8 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.99% in Bhutan.

0.77%
0.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 66.6% in Bhutan.

99.0%
66.6%

Language

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

english, french
dzongkha

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Bhutan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
155 000 ppl
Ranking: 24/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Bhutan: 11 126 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
11 126 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Bhutan: Indian Rupee (INR).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Bhutan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADINR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Bhutan - March, April, October, November.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T154 USD - 208 USD
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