This article compares India and Canada, the seventh largest country and the second largest country respectively. 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 square kilometers
- Area of Canada – around 10 million square kilometers
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 – around 1.43 billion (2023 estimate)
- Population of Canada – around 37 million (2021 census)
India vs Canada GDP
2023 IMF | India | Canada |
---|---|---|
GDP (nominal) | $3.73 trillion | $2.12 trillion |
GDP rank (nominal) | 5th | 10th |
GDP (PPP) | $13.12 trillion | $2.38 trillion |
In which country the population density is higher, India or Canada?
- India – 430-440 people per square kilometer (2023) (very high)
- Canada – 4 people per square kilometer (2021) (very low)
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.
Popular sports
- Cricket, badminton, Kabaddi, football, and hockey are the most popular sports in India.
- Ice hockey and Lacrosse are the most popular sports in Canada.
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Major languages
- India – Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, etc.
- Canada – English and French
Highest mountain peak
- India – K2 (8,611 m/28,251 ft) (claimed), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft) (otherwise)
- Canada – Mount Logan (5,959 meters)
Largest lake
- India – Vembanad lake
- Canada – Lake Superior (shared), Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada)
Largest island
- India – North Andaman (1,408 sq km)
- Canada – Baffin island (507,450 sq km)
(Also read: India and USA – country comparison | India vs USA)
Highest mountain range
- India – Himalayas
- Canada – Saint Elias Mountains
(Also read: Which is the highest mountain peak in India?)
Major Rivers
- India – Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Mahanadi, etc.
- Canada – Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc.
In which country the life expectancy is higher, India or Canada?
Life expectancy is much higher in Canada, as ranked by most organizations e.g. United Nations, world bank, etc.
Capital city
- India – New Delhi
- Canada – Ottawa
Top 5 largest cities
- Top 5 largest cities in India – read here
- Top 5 largest cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
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
India | Canada | |
Area | around 3.3 million square kilometers | around 10 million square kilometers |
Area rank | 7th | 2nd |
Population | around 1.43 billion (2023 estimate) | around 37 million (2021 census) |
Capital city | New Delhi | Ottawa |
Largest city | Mumbai | Toronto |
Currency | Indian Rupee | Canadian dollar |
Life expectancy at birth (2021/UN) | 67.2 | 82.7 |
National Animal | Tiger | Beaver and the Canadian Horse |
National Tree | Indian Banyan tree | The maple tree |
Famous wildlife | Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Indian elephant, Indian Rhino, Gharial, Mugger crocodile, Sloth bear, Asiatic black bear, etc. | Moose, Polar bears, Grizzly bears, American bison, beaver, etc. |
Most popular sport | Cricket | Ice Hockey |
Most spoken language | Hindi | English |
Busiest airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
Type of government | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |