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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3323265% larger.

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

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

2 615 060 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.7 years in Maldives.

83.6 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.5 years in Maldives.

41.8 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.12% in Maldives.

0.77%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 97.7% in Maldives.

99.0%
97.7%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

english, french
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Maldives has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMVREURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Maldives - 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 - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD
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