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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Mauritania

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Mauritania is 397 955 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 869% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
397 955 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Mauritania has a coastline of 468.5 mi.

125 566.7 mi
468.5 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott, where the population is 958 399.

2 615 060 ppl
958 399 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Mauritania is Kediet ej Jill, which rises to a height of 3 002 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
3 002 ft
Kediet ej Jill

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Mauritania is home to 4 649 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 649 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 64.9 years in Mauritania.

83.6 years
64.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 21 years in Mauritania.

41.8 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.02% in Mauritania.

0.77%
2.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 53.5% in Mauritania.

99.0%
53.5%

Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Mauritania: 5 388 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
5 388 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Mauritania: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MRU
Mauritanian Ouguiya

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Mauritania 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; Mauritania - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 217 USD
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