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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Singapore

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Singapore is 276 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1396676% larger.

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

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Singapore has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
119.9 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 Singapore is Singapore, where the population is 5 535 000.

2 615 060 ppl
5 535 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Singapore is Bukit Timah, which rises to a height of 538 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
538 ft
Bukit Timah

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Singapore the highest temperature was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
96.8°F
Singapore

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Singapore, the lowest temperature was 66.9°F and was recorded in Singapore.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
66.9°F
Singapore

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Singapore is home to 5 850 342 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
5 850 342 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 86.2 years in Singapore.

83.6 years
86.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 35.6 years in Singapore.

41.8 years
35.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.95% in Singapore.

0.77%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 97.5% in Singapore.

99.0%
97.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Singapore the primary language is Chinese, Malay, English.

english, french
chinese, malay, english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Singapore, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
12 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Singapore: 98 483 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
98 483 Int$
Ranking: 155/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SGD
Singapore Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Singapore has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Singapore - March, April, May, June, July.

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
B65 USD - 82 USD
T134 USD - 174 USD

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