The following is a comparison between Canada and Australia, two large countries of the world. Let’s read.
Canada vs Australia – country comparison
Which country is bigger, Canada or Australia?
Both Canada and Australia are huge. Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. Australia is the sixth largest. Canada is 1.3 times larger than Australia.
- Area of Canada – around 10 million square kilometers
- Area of Australia – around 7.7 million square kilometers
Which country is more populous, Canada or Australia?
- Population of Canada – around 37 million (2021 census)
- Population of Australia – around 25.5 million (2021 census)
Top 3 largest cities by population
Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
Australia
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
In which country the life expectancy is higher, Canada or Australia?
The life expectancy in Australia (84.5/2021) is higher as compared with the life expectancy in Canada (82.7/2021).
Overview
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 10 million square kilometers | around 7.7 million square kilometers |
| Area rank | 2nd | 6th |
| Population | around 37 million (2021 census) | around 25.5 million (2021 census) |
| Capital City | Ottawa | Canberra |
| Largest City | Toronto | Sydney |
| Life expectancy | 82.7 (UN/2021) | 84.5 (UN/2021) |
| Most spoken language | English | Australian English |
| Most popular sport | Ice Hockey | Australian rules football |
Geography
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America | Oceania |
| Highest mountain | Mount Logan (5,959 meters) | Mount Kosciuszko (7,310 ft/2,228 m) (mainland) |
| Largest Island | Baffin island (507,450 sq km) | Mainland Australia |
| Largest lake | Lake Superior (shared), Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada) | Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre |
| Major Rivers | Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc. | Murray River, Murrumbidgee River, Darling River, Lachlan River, Cooper Creek, Warrego River, etc. |
National Symbols
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| National Animal | Beaver and the Canadian Horse | Kangaroo |
| National tree | The maple tree | The golden wattle |
| National bird | The gray jay | Emu |
Economy
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Canadian dollar | Australian Dollar |
| Largest sector | Service sector | Service sector |
Also read
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Popular places to visit in Canada
Toronto, Montreal, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Banff National Park, Vancouver, Quebec City, etc.
Popular places to visit in Australia
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, etc.
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