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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Nicaragua

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Nicaragua is 50 337 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 7559% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
50 337 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Nicaragua has a coastline of 565.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
565.4 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 Nicaragua is Managua, where the population is 2 223 380.

2 615 060 ppl
2 223 380 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Nicaragua is Mogoton, which rises to a height of 6 913 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 913 ft
Mogoton

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. Nicaragua - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Nicaragua is home to 6 624 554 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
6 624 554 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 74.5 years in Nicaragua.

83.6 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.

41.8 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.93% in Nicaragua.

0.77%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 82.6% in Nicaragua.

99.0%
82.6%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 386 000 ppl
Ranking: 91/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Nicaragua: 5 568 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
5 568 Int$
Ranking: 139/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Nicaragua: Cordoba Oro (NIO).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
NIO
Cordoba Oro

Practical information

Electricity

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

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Nicaragua has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDNIOCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Nicaragua - January, February, March.

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 Spain (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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B72 EUR - 94 EUR
T148 EUR - 200 EUR
B30 EUR - 40 EUR
T80 EUR - 104 EUR

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