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Country Facts:
Canada vs. El Salvador

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of El Salvador is 8 124 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 47353% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
8 124 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while El Salvador has a coastline of 190.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
190.8 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 El Salvador is San Salvador, where the population is 567 698.

2 615 060 ppl
567 698 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in El Salvador is Cerro El Pital, which rises to a height of 8 957 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 957 ft
Cerro El Pital

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. El Salvador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while El Salvador is home to 6 486 205 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
6 486 205 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.1 years in El Salvador.

83.6 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 27.7 years in El Salvador.

41.8 years
27.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.67% in El Salvador.

0.77%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 89.1% in El Salvador.

99.0%
89.1%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in El Salvador the primary language is Spanish.

english, french
spanish

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in El Salvador, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 402 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. El Salvador: 8 417 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
8 417 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). El Salvador: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in El Salvador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, El Salvador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; El Salvador - 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 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 - 98 USD
T154 USD - 208 USD
B43 USD - 55 USD
T107 USD - 150 USD

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