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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 5292% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

2 615 060 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 74.0 years in Syria.

83.6 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 23.5 years in Syria.

41.8 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and -9.73% in Syria.

0.77%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 86.4% in Syria.

99.0%
86.4%

Language

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

english, french
arabic

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Syria, 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). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADSYP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Syria - April, 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
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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

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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