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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Qatar

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 86086% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
4 473 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
349.8 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 Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

2 615 060 ppl
1 312 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, which rises to a height of 312 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
122.7°F
Doha

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
2 881 053 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 79.6 years in Qatar.

83.6 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 33.7 years in Qatar.

41.8 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.23% in Qatar.

0.77%
1.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 93.5% in Qatar.

99.0%
93.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Qatar the primary language is Arabic.

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 62/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
89 935 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
QAR
Qatari Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADQAR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Qatar - January, February, March, November, 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 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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
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