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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 804% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

2 615 060 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

83.6 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

41.8 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.77%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

english, french
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ethiopia: 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, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B29 USD - 41 USD
T54 USD - 75 USD

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