Country Facts:
Canada vs. Iraq

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2178% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 21.2 years in Iraq.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 85.6% in Iraq.

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Iraq, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Iraq - March, April, November.

Visa requirements

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