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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Spain

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1873% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
3 084.5 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 Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

2 615 060 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.2 years in Spain.

83.6 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 43.9 years in Spain.

41.8 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.03% in Spain.

0.77%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 98.6% in Spain.

99.0%
98.6%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Spain: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Spain: 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, Spain has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Spain - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD

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