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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1227% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

2 615 060 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 65.9 years in Zambia.

83.6 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 16.9 years in Zambia.

41.8 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 2.93% in Zambia.

0.77%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.0%
86.7%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 107/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 165/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Canada has right-hand traffic, Zambia 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; Zambia - June, 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 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 - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T63 USD - 97 USD

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