This article compares India and Canada, two large countries of the world. Let’s read.
India vs Canada – country comparison
Which country is larger in area, India or Canada?
Canada has a much larger landmass. It is more than three times the size of India.
- Area of India – around 3.3 million sq km
- Area of Canada – around 10 million sq km
Which country has a larger population, India or Canada?
India is the most populous nation in the world. Canada, on the other hand, is sparsely populated.
- Population of India – 1.44 billion (2024 estimate)
- Population of Canada – 39.1 million (2024 estimate)
India vs Canada GDP
| 2023 (IMF) | India | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Canadian dollar |
| GDP (nominal) | $3.57 trillion | $2.14 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $2.5 thousand | $53.55 thousand |
| GDP (PPP) | $13.34 trillion | $2.39 trillion |
Overview
| India | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 3.3 million sq km | around 10 million sq km |
| Area rank | 7th | 2nd |
| Population | 1.44 billion (2024 estimate) | 39.1 million (2024 estimate) |
| Capital City | New Delhi | Ottawa |
| Largest City | Delhi | Toronto |
| Largest metropolitan area | National Capital Region (NCR) | Greater Toronto Area |
| Life expectancy at birth (UN/2023) | 72 | 82.63 |
| Most spoken language | Hindi | English |
| Most popular sport | Cricket | Ice Hockey |
| Number of UNESCO world heritage sites | 43 | 22 |
Geography
| India | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Continent | Asia | North America |
| Highest mountain | K2 (8,611 m/28,251 ft) (claimed); Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft) (otherwise) | Mount Logan (5,959 m) |
| Major rivers | Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna, Teesta, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Kaveri, Indus, etc | Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc. |
| Largest Island | North Andaman | Baffin island |
| Largest lake | Vembanad Lake | Lake Superior (shared); Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada) |
| National animal | Tiger | Beaver and the Canadian Horse |
| National tree | Indian banyan tree | The maple tree |
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Famous wildlife
- India – Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Indian elephant, Indian Rhino, Gharial, Mugger crocodile, Sloth bear, Asiatic black bear, etc.
- Canada – Moose, Polar bears, Grizzly bears, American bison, beaver, etc.
Climate
- India is largely a warm country but there are numerous climate zones in India ranging from tundra to tropical.
- Canada is largely a cold country.
(Also read: India and USA – country comparison | India vs USA)
Popular sports
- Cricket, badminton, Kabaddi, football, and hockey are the most popular sports in India.
- Ice hockey, Lacrosse, and football are the most popular sports in Canada.
Major languages
- India – Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, etc.
- Canada – English and French
Major international airports
India
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
- Chennai International Airport, Chennai
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
- Cochin International Airport, Kochi
Canada
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Vancouver International Airport
- Calgary International Airport
- Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
- Edmonton International Airport
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