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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 90737% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

2 615 060 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

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. Jamaica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

83.6 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

41.8 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.06% in Jamaica.

0.77%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 88.7% in Jamaica.

99.0%
88.7%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Jamaica: frequency and voltage are 110V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Jamaica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADJMD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B67 USD - 83 USD
T125 USD - 159 USD

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