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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Uganda

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 4034% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
93 263 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Uganda 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 Uganda is Kampala, where the population is 1 516 210.

2 615 060 ppl
1 516 210 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)

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. Uganda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Uganda is home to 45 741 007 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
45 741 007 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 68.6 years in Uganda.

83.6 years
68.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 15.7 years in Uganda.

41.8 years
15.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 3.31% in Uganda.

0.77%
3.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 76.5% in Uganda.

99.0%
76.5%

Language

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

english, french
english, swahili

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Uganda, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Uganda: 2 293 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
2 293 Int$
Ranking: 176/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
UGX
Uganda Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Uganda: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Uganda - 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 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B37 USD - 46 USD
T62 USD - 84 USD

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