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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2850% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

2 615 060 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
4 344 ft
Halti

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Finland, the lowest temperature was -60.7°F and was recorded in Kittilä, Lapland.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.6 years in Finland.

83.6 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 42.8 years in Finland.

41.8 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.26% in Finland.

0.77%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 100.0% in Finland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

english, french
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 68/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 22/194

Currency

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

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Finland: 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, Finland 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; Finland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B82 USD - 95 USD
T156 USD - 198 USD

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