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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Ireland

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 14108% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
899.7 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 Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

2 615 060 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Ireland, the lowest temperature was -2.4°F and was recorded in Markree Castle, County Sligo.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.5 years in Ireland.

83.6 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 37.8 years in Ireland.

41.8 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.97% in Ireland.

0.77%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Ireland.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
english, irish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 71/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Ireland: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ireland: 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, Ireland 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; Ireland - 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
B76 USD - 99 USD
T158 USD - 214 USD
B111 USD - 134 USD
T158 USD - 206 USD

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