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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 956% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

125 566.7 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

2 615 060 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

83.6 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

41.8 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.81% in Tanzania.

0.77%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.0%
77.9%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

english, french
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 102/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 170/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Tanzania: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Tanzania has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDTZSEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Tanzania - July, August, September.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B35 USD - 45 USD
T75 USD - 99 USD

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