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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 8987% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 320.8 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 Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

2 615 060 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 79.4 years in Cuba.

83.6 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 42.1 years in Cuba.

41.8 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.23% in Cuba.

0.77%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.8% in Cuba.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179

Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Cuba 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; Cuba - January, February, March, 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 - 218 USD
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