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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and 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. 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 Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2819% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

2 615 060 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

83.6 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

41.8 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

0.77%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

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

english, french
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Republic of the Congo 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; 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
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 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
T152 USD - 205 USD
B103 USD - 120 USD
T131 USD - 163 USD

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