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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2918% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

2 615 060 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

83.6 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

41.8 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.77%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.0% in Malaysia.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

english, french
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T51 USD - 79 USD

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