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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1601% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

2 615 060 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

83.6 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

41.8 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.31% in Madagascar.

0.77%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

english, french
malagasy, french

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 111/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Madagascar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADMGA

Best months to visit

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

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 - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD
B33 USD - 41 USD
T52 USD - 75 USD

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