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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4976% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

2 615 060 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

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. Senegal - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 63.8 years in Senegal.

83.6 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 19.4 years in Senegal.

41.8 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.25% in Senegal.

0.77%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 51.9% in Senegal.

99.0%
51.9%

Language

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

english, french
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 105/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 164/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Senegal: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E, K).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E, K

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Senegal 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; Senegal - January, February, 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 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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B51 USD - 67 USD
T98 USD - 135 USD

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