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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2000% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

2 615 060 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

83.6 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

41.8 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.77% in Cameroon.

0.77%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 77.1% in Cameroon.

99.0%
77.1%

Language

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

english, french
french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 37/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Cameroon: 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 Cameroon: 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, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - 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 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 - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD
B33 USD - 47 USD
T82 USD - 113 USD

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