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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1616% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

2 615 060 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 65.2 years in Botswana.

83.6 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 25.7 years in Botswana.

41.8 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.77%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

english, french
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Botswana 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; Botswana - June, July, August, September.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T81 USD - 108 USD

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