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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 13818% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

2 615 060 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

83.6 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

41.8 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

0.77%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

99.0%
43.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADSLL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, 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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