Country Facts:
Canada vs. Taiwan

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

Visa requirements

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