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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4086% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

2 615 060 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.0 years in Ghana.

83.6 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 21.4 years in Ghana.

41.8 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.26% in Ghana.

0.77%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 79.0% in Ghana.

99.0%
79.0%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ghana: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - January, February, 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
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 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B36 USD - 46 USD
T55 USD - 75 USD

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