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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Germany

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2696% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
137 882 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 484.5 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 Germany is Berlin, where the population is 3 562 170.

2 615 060 ppl
3 562 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, which rises to a height of 9 718 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 718 ft
Zugspitze

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Germany the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Germany, the lowest temperature was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Germany is home to 83 783 942 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
83 783 942 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.3 years in Germany.

83.6 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 47.8 years in Germany.

41.8 years
47.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.21% in Germany.

0.77%
-0.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Germany.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Germany: 54 264 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Germany: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Germany - 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 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 - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD
B79 USD - 97 USD
T130 USD - 168 USD

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