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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 677% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

2 615 060 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.0 years in Peru.

83.6 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.1 years in Peru.

41.8 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.88% in Peru.

0.77%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

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

english, french
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCADPENEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Peru - 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
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B26 USD - 34 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD

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