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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 47975% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

2 615 060 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 83.2 years in Israel.

83.6 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 30.4 years in Israel.

41.8 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.45% in Israel.

0.77%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 97.8% in Israel.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

english, french
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Israel 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; Israel - May, June, September.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B100 USD - 116 USD
T147 USD - 184 USD

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