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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3213% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

2 615 060 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.7 years in Italy.

83.6 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 46.5 years in Italy.

41.8 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.09% in Italy.

0.77%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

english, french
italian

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Italy, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Italy: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - June, July, August.

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 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
T152 USD - 205 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 158 USD

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