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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Panama

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 13139% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 547.2 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 Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

2 615 060 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104°F
San Francisco

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Panama, the lowest temperature was 35.6°F and was recorded in Bajo Grande.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 79.5 years in Panama.

83.6 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 30.1 years in Panama.

41.8 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.16% in Panama.

0.77%
1.16%

Literacy

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

99.0%
95.7%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCADEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Panama - 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 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
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B35 USD - 47 USD
T113 USD - 142 USD

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