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Country Facts:
Canada vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 88300% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
49.7 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 The Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

2 615 060 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

83.6 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

41.8 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.82% in The Gambia.

0.77%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 50.8% in The Gambia.

99.0%
50.8%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 177/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, The Gambia 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; The Gambia - January, February, March, 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
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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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 - 34 USD
T58 USD - 69 USD

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