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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 8327% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

2 615 060 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 72.2 years in Malawi.

83.6 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 16.8 years in Malawi.

41.8 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.77%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

english, french
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 111/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURCADUSDMWK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Malawi - May, June, July.

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
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
B70 EUR - 91 EUR
T151 EUR - 204 EUR
B49 EUR - 55 EUR
T59 EUR - 83 EUR

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