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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Turkey

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Turkey is 302 535 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1174% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
302 535 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Turkey has a coastline of 4 473.9 mi.

125 566.7 mi
4 473.9 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 Turkey is Istanbul, where the population is 14 025 600.

2 615 060 ppl
14 025 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Turkey is Mount Ararat, which rises to a height of 16 854 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
16 854 ft
Mount Ararat

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Turkey the highest temperature was 119.8°F and was recorded in Mardin.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
119.8°F
Mardin

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Turkey, the lowest temperature was -58.5°F and was recorded in Ardahan Province.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-58.5°F
Ardahan Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Turkey is home to 84 339 067 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
84 339 067 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.0 years in Turkey.

83.6 years
76.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 32.2 years in Turkey.

41.8 years
32.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.7% in Turkey.

0.77%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 96.7% in Turkey.

99.0%
96.7%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Turkey the primary language is Turkish.

english, french
turkish

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
39 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Turkey: 28 114 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
28 114 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
TRY
Turkish Lira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Turkey 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; Turkey - June, July, August.

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 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
B43 USD - 51 USD
T59 USD - 76 USD

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