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Country Facts:
Canada vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 204% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

2 615 060 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 70.0 years in India.

83.6 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 28.7 years in India.

41.8 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.04% in India.

0.77%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

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

english, french
hindi

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 73/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 80/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T154 USD - 208 USD
B23 USD - 30 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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