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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Jordan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Jordan is 34 495 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 11076% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
34 495 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Jordan has a coastline of 16.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
16.2 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 Jordan is Amman, where the population is 1 919 000.

2 615 060 ppl
1 919 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, which rises to a height of 6 083 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 083 ft
Jabal Umm ad Dami

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. Jordan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Jordan is home to 10 203 134 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
10 203 134 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.8 years in Jordan.

83.6 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 23.5 years in Jordan.

41.8 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.82% in Jordan.

0.77%
0.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 98.2% in Jordan.

99.0%
98.2%

Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
3 761 000 ppl
Ranking: 53/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Jordan: 10 351 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
10 351 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Jordan: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Jordan 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; Jordan - March, April, October, November.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B43 USD - 52 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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