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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 506% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

2 615 060 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.1 years in Iran.

83.6 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 31.7 years in Iran.

41.8 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.03% in Iran.

0.77%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 85.5% in Iran.

99.0%
85.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

english, french
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 47/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 97/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Iran 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; Iran - April, May, September, October.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T153 USD - 208 USD
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