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Country Facts:
Canada vs. New Caledonia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of New Caledonia is 7 172 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 53652% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
7 172 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while New Caledonia has a coastline of 1 400.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 400.6 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 New Caledonia is Nouméa, where the population is 100 237.

2 615 060 ppl
100 237 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in New Caledonia is Mont Panié, which rises to a height of 5 341 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
5 341 ft
Mont Panié

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. New Caledonia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while New Caledonia is home to 285 498 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
285 498 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.6 years in New Caledonia.

83.6 years
78.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 32.9 years in New Caledonia.

41.8 years
32.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.22% in New Caledonia.

0.77%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.9% in New Caledonia.

99.0%
96.9%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in New Caledonia the primary language is French.

english, french
french

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in New Caledonia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
114 000 ppl
Ranking: 116/179

Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). New Caledonia: CFP Franc (XPF).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
XPF
CFP Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, New Caledonia 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; New Caledonia - September, October, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
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Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 91 EUR
T151 EUR - 204 EUR
B81 EUR - 91 EUR
T119 EUR - 144 EUR

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