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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Egypt

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 896% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
387 048 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Egypt has a coastline of 1 522.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 522.4 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

2 615 060 ppl
10 230 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, which rises to a height of 8 625 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 625 ft
Mount Catherine

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
122.5°F
Kharga

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Egypt, the lowest temperature was 18.1°F and was recorded in Al Nakhl.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
18.1°F
Al Nakhl

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
102 334 404 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 74.0 years in Egypt.

83.6 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 24.1 years in Egypt.

41.8 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.17% in Egypt.

0.77%
2.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 71.2% in Egypt.

99.0%
71.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Egypt the primary language is Arabic.

english, french
arabic

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Egypt, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
9 139 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
12 602 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
EGP
Egyptian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Egypt 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; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 90 EUR
T149 EUR - 201 EUR
B22 EUR - 26 EUR
T53 EUR - 63 EUR

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