This article compares India and Canada, the seventh largest country and the second largest country respectively. Let’s read.
India vs Canada – country comparison
| 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 |
–Keep reading below
Which country is larger in area, India or Canada?
Canada 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
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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)
Climate
- India is generally a warm country but there are numerous climate zones in India ranging from tundra to tropical.
- Canada is largely a cold country.
Capital city
- India – New Delhi
- Canada – Ottawa
Largest lake
- India – Vembanad lake
- Canada – Lake Superior (shared), Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada)
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)
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.
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.
Largest island
- India – North Andaman (1,408 sq km)
- Canada – Baffin island (507,450 sq km)
Major languages
- India – Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, etc.
- Canada – English and French
(Also read: India and USA – country comparison | India vs USA)
Highest mountain range
- India – Himalayas
- Canada – Saint Elias Mountains
Major Rivers
- India – Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Mahanadi, etc.
- Canada – Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc.
Top 5 largest cities
- Top 5 largest cities in India – read here
- Top 5 largest cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
Highest mountain peak
- India – read here
- Canada – Mount Logan (5,959 meters)
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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