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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Somalia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1466% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 071.0 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 Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

2 615 060 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

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. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 55.3 years in Somalia.

83.6 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 18.5 years in Somalia.

41.8 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.35% in Somalia.

0.77%
2.35%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

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

english, french
somali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
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Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Somalia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSOSEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Somalia - January, February.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
T154 USD - 208 USD
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