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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4117% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
0.0 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

2 615 060 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 66.0 years in Laos.

83.6 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 24 years in Laos.

41.8 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.46% in Laos.

0.77%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 84.7% in Laos.

99.0%
84.7%

Language

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

english, french
lao

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, E, F

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, December.

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
B22 USD
T54 USD

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