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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Libya

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Libya is 679 362 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 467% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
679 362 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Libya has a coastline of 1 099.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 099.8 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 Libya is Tripoli, where the population is 2 220 000.

2 615 060 ppl
2 220 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Libya is Bikku Bitti, which rises to a height of 7 434 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
7 434 ft
Bikku Bitti

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Libya the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Zuara.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
122.4°F
Zuara

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Libya is home to 6 871 292 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
6 871 292 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.9 years in Libya.

83.6 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 25.8 years in Libya.

41.8 years
25.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.76% in Libya.

0.77%
1.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 91.0% in Libya.

99.0%
91.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Libya the primary language is Arabic.

english, french
arabic

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Libya, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Libya: 10 842 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
10 842 Int$
Ranking: 116/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Libya: Libyan Dinar (LYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
LYD
Libyan Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Libya 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; Libya - 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
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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