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Country Facts:
France vs. Canada

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Canada - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 1736% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

3 015.5 mi
125 566.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

2 241 350 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 83.6 years in Canada.

82.4 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 41.8 years in Canada.

41.7 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0.77% in Canada.

0.33%
0.77%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

french
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

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

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EUR
Euro
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France 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: France - 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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 217 USD

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