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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2117% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

125 566.7 mi
1 999.6 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 Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

2 615 060 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 82.6 years in Sweden.

83.6 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 41.1 years in Sweden.

41.8 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.74% in Sweden.

0.77%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Sweden.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Sweden the primary language is Swedish.

english, french
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 154/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Sweden: 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, Sweden 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; Sweden - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B70 EUR - 91 EUR
T151 EUR - 204 EUR
B52 EUR - 65 EUR
T126 EUR - 174 EUR

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