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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 5566% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

2 615 060 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

83.6 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

41.8 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.26% in Uruguay.

0.77%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 98.8% in Uruguay.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Uruguay the primary language is Spanish.

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 168/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 183/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Uruguay 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; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 98 USD
T162 USD - 218 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T112 USD - 181 USD

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