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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Japan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2542% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
18 486.4 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

2 615 060 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Japan, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 84.7 years in Japan.

83.6 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 48.6 years in Japan.

41.8 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.37% in Japan.

0.77%
-0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Japan.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
japanese

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 79/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 87/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Japan - April, May, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 EUR - 89 EUR
T141 EUR - 192 EUR
B48 EUR - 61 EUR
T113 EUR - 167 EUR

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