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Country Facts:
Canada vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1511% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while South Sudan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
0.0 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

2 615 060 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

83.6 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

41.8 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.77%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in South Sudan, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, South Sudan 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; South Sudan - 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
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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B76 USD - 98 USD
T154 USD - 209 USD
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