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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Denmark

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 23069% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
16 639 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
4 544.7 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 Denmark is Copenhagen, where the population is 583 348.

2 615 060 ppl
583 348 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, which rises to a height of 561 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
561 ft
Møllehøj

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Denmark the highest temperature was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Denmark, the lowest temperature was -24.2°F and was recorded in Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Denmark is home to 5 792 202 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 792 202 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.5 years in Denmark.

83.6 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 42 years in Denmark.

41.8 years
42 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.44% in Denmark.

0.77%
0.44%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
danish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Denmark: 60 552 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
60 552 Int$
Ranking: 13/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Denmark 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; Denmark - 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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B92 USD - 116 USD
T173 USD - 222 USD

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