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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1032% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
650.0 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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

2 615 060 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

83.6 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 22 years in Pakistan.

41.8 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.99% in Pakistan.

0.77%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 58.0% in Pakistan.

99.0%
58.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

english, french
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D).

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Pakistan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPKREURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Pakistan - 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 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
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