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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Saudi Arabia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Saudi Arabia is 830 000 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 364% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
830 000 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Saudi Arabia has a coastline of 1 640.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 640.4 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 Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, where the population is 5 254 560.

2 615 060 ppl
5 254 560 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Saudi Arabia is Jabal Sawda, which rises to a height of 9 826 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
9 826 ft
Jabal Sawda

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Saudi Arabia the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in Jeddah.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
125.6°F
Jeddah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Saudi Arabia, the lowest temperature was 10°F and was recorded in Turaif.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
10°F
Turaif

Society

Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Saudi Arabia is home to 34 813 871 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
34 813 871 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.4 years in Saudi Arabia.

83.6 years
76.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 30.8 years in Saudi Arabia.

41.8 years
30.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.62% in Saudi Arabia.

0.77%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 97.6% in Saudi Arabia.

99.0%
97.6%

Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
17 994 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Saudi Arabia: 46 742 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
46 742 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Saudi Arabia: Saudi Riyal (SAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SAR
Saudi Riyal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Saudi Arabia: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, G

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Saudi Arabia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSAREURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Saudi Arabia - January, February, 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 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.
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
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD
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