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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Kenya

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1620% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
333.1 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 Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

2 615 060 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

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. Kenya - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.3 years in Kenya.

83.6 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20 years in Kenya.

41.8 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.15% in Kenya.

0.77%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 81.5% in Kenya.

99.0%
81.5%

Language

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

english, french
swahili, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Kenya - June, July, August, 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
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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T154 USD - 208 USD
B33 USD - 42 USD
T69 USD - 102 USD

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