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Country Facts:
Canada vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3592% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
9 403.8 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 Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

2 615 060 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

Canada vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

83.6 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

41.8 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.28% in New Zealand.

0.77%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in New Zealand.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
english, maori

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 59/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in New Zealand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, New Zealand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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 Zealand - 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
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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

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 - 90 USD
T121 USD - 150 USD

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