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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Oman

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Oman is 119 499 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3126% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
119 499 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Oman has a coastline of 1 299.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 299.9 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 Oman is Muscat, where the population is 1 208 110.

2 615 060 ppl
1 208 110 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Oman is Jabal Shams, which rises to a height of 9 872 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 872 ft
Jabal Shams

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. Oman - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Oman is home to 5 106 626 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 106 626 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.6 years in Oman.

83.6 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 26.2 years in Oman.

41.8 years
26.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.89% in Oman.

0.77%
1.89%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.7% in Oman.

99.0%
95.7%

Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 897 000 ppl
Ranking: 75/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Oman: 28 508 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
28 508 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Oman: Rial Omani (OMR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
OMR
Rial Omani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Oman: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Oman 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; Oman - January, February, March, November, 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 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
B50 USD - 66 USD
T89 USD - 126 USD

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