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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1221% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

2 615 060 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 79.6 years in Chile.

83.6 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 35.5 years in Chile.

41.8 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.68% in Chile.

0.77%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.4% in Chile.

99.0%
96.4%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Chile has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCLPCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Chile - 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
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 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
B39 USD - 49 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD

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