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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Puerto Rico

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 109576% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
3 515 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi.

125 566.7 mi
311.3 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 Puerto Rico is San Juan, where the population is 395 326.

2 615 060 ppl
395 326 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, which rises to a height of 4 390 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Puerto Rico the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
99°F
Arecibo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal

Society

Canada vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Puerto Rico is home to 2 860 853 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 860 853 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.5 years in Puerto Rico.

83.6 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 43.6 years in Puerto Rico.

41.8 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -1.46% in Puerto Rico.

0.77%
-1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 92.4% in Puerto Rico.

99.0%
92.4%

Language

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

english, french
spanish, english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
35 264 Int$
Ranking: 42/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Puerto Rico: 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 Puerto Rico: 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, Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April.

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B103 USD - 126 USD
T150 USD - 200 USD

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