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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 8390% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

2 615 060 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

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. Eritrea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

83.6 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

41.8 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.98% in Eritrea.

0.77%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.0%
76.6%

Language

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

english, french
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Eritrea 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; Eritrea - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 EUR - 89 EUR
T148 EUR - 200 EUR
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