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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Gabon

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Gabon is 103 347 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3630% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
103 347 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Gabon has a coastline of 549.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
549.9 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 Gabon is Libreville, where the population is 797 003.

2 615 060 ppl
797 003 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Gabon is Mont Bengoué, which rises to a height of 3 510 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
3 510 ft
Mont Bengoué

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. Gabon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Gabon is home to 2 225 734 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 225 734 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.4 years in Gabon.

83.6 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 21 years in Gabon.

41.8 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.41% in Gabon.

0.77%
2.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 84.7% in Gabon.

99.0%
84.7%

Language

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

english, french
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Gabon: 15 101 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
15 101 Int$
Ranking: 87/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Gabon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Gabon: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Gabon 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; Gabon - 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 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 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
B76 USD - 89 USD
T116 USD - 124 USD

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