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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4545% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
285.2 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 Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

2 615 060 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

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. Guyana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 71.6 years in Guyana.

83.6 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 27.5 years in Guyana.

41.8 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.19% in Guyana.

0.77%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 88.5% in Guyana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Guyana - September, October.

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 - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B65 USD - 76 USD
T151 USD - 188 USD

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