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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1503% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

2 615 060 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

83.6 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20 years in Central African Republic.

41.8 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

0.77%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

99.0%
37.4%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

english, french
french

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 155/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Central African Republic: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Central African Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAFCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Central African Republic - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
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