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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Canada

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany and Canada by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Germany vs. Canada - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 2696% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

1 484.5 mi
125 566.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

3 562 170 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 83.6 years in Canada.

81.3 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 41.8 years in Canada.

47.8 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.77% in Canada.

-0.21%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.0% in Canada.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

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EUR
Euro
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCAD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Canada - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
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
B73 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 170 USD
B76 USD - 99 USD
T158 USD - 214 USD

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