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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Rwanda

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Rwanda is 10 169 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 37810% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
10 169 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Rwanda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
0.0 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 Rwanda is Kigali, where the population is 1 168 570.

2 615 060 ppl
1 168 570 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Rwanda is Mount Karisimbi, which rises to a height of 14 787 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
14 787 ft
Mount Karisimbi

Highest recorded temperature

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
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Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Rwanda is home to 12 952 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
12 952 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 65.5 years in Rwanda.

83.6 years
65.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.7 years in Rwanda.

41.8 years
19.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.8% in Rwanda.

0.77%
1.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 73.2% in Rwanda.

99.0%
73.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Rwanda the primary language is French, Kinyarwanda.

english, french
french, kinyarwanda

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
987 000 ppl
Ranking: 138/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Rwanda: 2 213 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
2 213 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Rwanda: Rwanda Franc (RWF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
RWF
Rwanda Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Rwanda 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; Rwanda - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T64 USD - 88 USD

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