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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 3228% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
22 548.9 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 the Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

2 615 060 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

83.6 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

41.8 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.49% in the Philippines.

0.77%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.3% in the Philippines.

99.0%
96.3%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in the Philippines the primary language is Filipino, English.

english, french
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 128/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Philippines 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; Philippines - January, February, March, 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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 EUR - 89 EUR
T141 EUR - 192 EUR
B25 EUR - 33 EUR
T54 EUR - 80 EUR

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