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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1846% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

2 615 060 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

Canada vs. Thailand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 77.4 years in Thailand.

83.6 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 39 years in Thailand.

41.8 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.26% in Thailand.

0.77%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

english, french
thai

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Thailand: Baht (THB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Thailand 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; Thailand - January, February, March, November, 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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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