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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2455% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

2 615 060 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

83.6 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

41.8 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.77%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

english, french
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 179/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZWLEURCAD

Best months to visit

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

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
T154 USD - 209 USD
B48 USD - 60 USD
T104 USD - 169 USD

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