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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 27539% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

2 615 060 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

83.6 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

41.8 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

0.77%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.0%
59.9%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Guinea Bissau the primary language is Portuguese.

english, french
portuguese

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guinea Bissau: 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, Guinea Bissau has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Guinea Bissau - 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 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
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