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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Greece

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 7465% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
50 962 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Greece has a coastline of 8 497.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
8 497.9 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

2 615 060 ppl
3 090 510 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 9 577 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 577 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
118.4°F
Athens, Greece

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Greece, the lowest temperature was -18°F and was recorded in Ptolemaida.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-18°F
Ptolemaida

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
10 423 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.3 years in Greece.

83.6 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 45.3 years in Greece.

41.8 years
45.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.34% in Greece.

0.77%
-0.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 97.9% in Greece.

99.0%
97.9%

Language

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

english, french
greek

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
23 599 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
28 377 Int$
Ranking: 69/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Greece: 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 Greece: 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, Greece 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; Greece - May, 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T154 USD - 208 USD
B63 USD - 77 USD
T111 USD - 143 USD

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