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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Netherlands

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Netherlands is 16 164 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 23750% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
16 164 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Netherlands has a coastline of 280.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
280.2 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 the Netherlands is Amsterdam, where the population is 825 080.

2 615 060 ppl
825 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in the Netherlands is Vaalserberg, which rises to a height of 1 060 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
1 060 ft
Vaalserberg

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in the Netherlands the highest temperature was 101.5°F and was recorded in Warnsveld.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
101.5°F
Warnsveld

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in the Netherlands, the lowest temperature was -17.3°F and was recorded in Winterswijk.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-17.3°F
Winterswijk

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Netherlands is home to 17 134 872 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
17 134 872 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.0 years in the Netherlands.

83.6 years
82.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 42.8 years in the Netherlands.

41.8 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.37% in the Netherlands.

0.77%
0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in the Netherlands.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
15 007 000 ppl
Ranking: 19/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Netherlands: 59 334 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
59 334 Int$
Ranking: 14/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Netherlands: Euro (EUR).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the Netherlands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Netherlands 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; Netherlands - June, July, August.

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
B84 USD - 104 USD
T134 USD - 189 USD

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