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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 5995% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

2 615 060 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 73.6 years in Suriname.

83.6 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 31 years in Suriname.

41.8 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.91% in Suriname.

0.77%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

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

english, french
dutch

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Suriname 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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 - 97 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
B32 USD - 44 USD
T124 USD - 145 USD

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