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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Canada

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain 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

Spain vs. Canada - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1873% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

3 084.5 mi
125 566.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

3 165 240 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

117°F
Murcia
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 83.6 years in Canada.

82.2 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 41.8 years in Canada.

43.9 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.77% in Canada.

-0.03%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.0% in Canada.

98.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

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

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: 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

Spain has right-hand traffic, Canada 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: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; 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
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 152 USD
B76 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD

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