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Country Facts:
Canada vs. China

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4.3% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
3 696 117 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

2 615 060 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in China, the lowest temperature was -62.1°F and was recorded in Mohe County.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-62.1°F
Mohe County

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while China is home to 1 439 323 776 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
1 439 323 776 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.3 years in China.

83.6 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 38.4 years in China.

41.8 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.26% in China.

0.77%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.8% in China.

99.0%
96.8%

Language

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

english, french
chinese

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion.

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 4/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. China: 17 204 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
17 204 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; China - May, June, July, August.

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
B34 USD - 43 USD
T79 USD - 101 USD

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