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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Western Sahara

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Western Sahara is 102 703 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3654% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
102 703 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Western Sahara has a coastline of 689.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
689.7 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 Western Sahara is Laayoune, where the population is 199 476.

2 615 060 ppl
199 476 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Western Sahara is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 2 641 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
2 641 ft
unnamed location

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

Canada vs. Western Sahara - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Western Sahara is home to 597 339 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
597 339 ppl

Life expectancy

83.6 years
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Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20.8 years in Western Sahara.

41.8 years
20.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.89% in Western Sahara.

0.77%
2.89%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Western Sahara: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Western Sahara: 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, Western Sahara 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; Western Sahara - 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
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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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD
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