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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Portugal

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Portugal is 35 556 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 10742% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
35 556 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Portugal has a coastline of 1 114.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 114.1 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 Portugal is Lisbon, where the population is 545 245.

2 615 060 ppl
545 245 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Portugal is Ponta do Pico on Pico Island, which rises to a height of 7 713 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
7 713 ft
Ponta do Pico on Pico Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Portugal the highest temperature was 117.3°F and was recorded in Amareleja, Beja.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
117.3°F
Amareleja, Beja

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Portugal, the lowest temperature was 3.2°F and was recorded in Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
3.2°F
Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Portugal is home to 10 196 709 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
10 196 709 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.3 years in Portugal.

83.6 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 44.6 years in Portugal.

41.8 years
44.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -0.23% in Portugal.

0.77%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.1% in Portugal.

99.0%
96.1%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Portugal the primary language is Portuguese.

english, french
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
9 957 000 ppl
Ranking: 131/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Portugal: 34 091 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
34 091 Int$
Ranking: 142/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Portugal: Euro (EUR).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Portugal 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; Portugal - 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 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
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD
B56 USD - 69 USD
T95 USD - 125 USD

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