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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 32793% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

2 615 060 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

83.6 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

41.8 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.73% in Lesotho.

0.77%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 79.4% in Lesotho.

99.0%
79.4%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

english, french
english, sotho

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Lesotho 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; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B45 USD
T52 USD

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