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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 9070% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

2 615 060 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

83.6 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

41.8 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.77%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 80.8% in Guatemala.

99.0%
80.8%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Guatemala 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; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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 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
T152 USD - 205 USD
B32 USD - 42 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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