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Country Facts:
Canada vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 8183% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

2 615 060 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Canada vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 71.7 years in North Korea.

83.6 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 34.6 years in North Korea.

41.8 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.49% in North Korea.

0.77%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

english, french
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADKPW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
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