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Country Facts:
Canada vs. British Indian Ocean Territory

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and British Indian Ocean Territory 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. British Indian Ocean Territory - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of British Indian Ocean Territory is 23.17 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 16638238% larger.

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

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while British Indian Ocean Territory has a coastline of 433.7 mi.

125 566.7 mi
433.7 mi

Largest city

2 615 060 ppl
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Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in British Indian Ocean Territory is unnamed location on Diego Garcia, which rises to a height of 49 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
49 ft
unnamed location on Diego Garcia

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. British Indian Ocean Territory - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while British Indian Ocean Territory is home to 3 000 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
3 000 ppl

Life expectancy

83.6 years
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Average age

41.8 years
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Birthrate

0.77%
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Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in British Indian Ocean Territory the primary language is English.

english, french
english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in British Indian Ocean Territory, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). British Indian Ocean Territory: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCADEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; British Indian Ocean Territory - 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
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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.
No data

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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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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