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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Turkmenistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Turkmenistan is 188 456 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1946% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
188 456 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, where the population is 1 031 990.

2 615 060 ppl
1 031 990 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Turkmenistan is Aýrybaba, which rises to a height of 10 299 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
10 299 ft
Aýrybaba

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. Turkmenistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Turkmenistan is home to 6 031 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
6 031 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 71.5 years in Turkmenistan.

83.6 years
71.5 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.2 years in Turkmenistan.

41.8 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.02% in Turkmenistan.

0.77%
1.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.7% in Turkmenistan.

99.0%
99.7%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Turkmenistan the primary language is Turkmen.

english, french
turkmen

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Turkmenistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Turkmenistan: 15 207 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
15 207 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan New Manat (TMT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
TMT
Turkmenistan New Manat

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDTMTEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Turkmenistan - April, May, June.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD
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