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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 326% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

2 615 060 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

83.6 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

41.8 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

0.77%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
77.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

english, french
french

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 192/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCDFCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B87 USD - 101 USD
T136 USD

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