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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 27488% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

2 615 060 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

83.6 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

41.8 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.04% in Taiwan.

0.77%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 98.5% in Taiwan.

99.0%
98.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

english, french
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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CAD
Canadian Dollar
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B43 USD - 53 USD
T84 USD - 102 USD

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