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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 688% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Niger 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

2 615 060 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 59.7 years in Niger.

83.6 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 14.8 years in Niger.

41.8 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 3.65% in Niger.

0.77%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 35.1% in Niger.

99.0%
35.1%

Language

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

english, french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 191/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Niger 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; Niger - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B72 USD
T87 USD

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