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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Sri Lanka

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 15118% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
832.6 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

2 615 060 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Canada vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

83.6 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

41.8 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

0.77%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

99.0%
92.3%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

english, french
sinhala, tamil

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLKREURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B21 USD - 28 USD
T49 USD - 68 USD

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