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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 20415% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

125 566.7 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

2 615 060 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Canada vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

83.6 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

41.8 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.77%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic 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; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

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
T154 USD - 208 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T92 USD - 138 USD

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