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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2915% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
2 140.0 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 Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

2 615 060 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

83.6 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

41.8 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1% in Vietnam.

0.77%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.8% in Vietnam.

99.0%
95.8%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

english, french
vietnamese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 173/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Vietnam has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDVNDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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 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
B76 USD - 98 USD
T162 USD - 218 USD
B20 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 65 USD

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