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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2984% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

2 615 060 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.4 years in Norway.

83.6 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 39.5 years in Norway.

41.8 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.8% in Norway.

0.77%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 100.0% in Norway.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

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

english, french
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 11/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Norway - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B86 USD - 103 USD
T164 USD - 207 USD

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