Assignment Facts
Fact |
Canada |
Australia |
Land Area in Km2 |
9.9825 million km2 |
7, 68, 300 sqkm |
General Climate Description |
Varies from temperature in south to subarctic and arctic in the north |
Arid to semiarid; temperature in south and east; tropical in north |
Highest Point |
Mount Logan, 5959m |
Mount Kosciusszko, 2,229m |
Population |
35.16 million |
22, 751, 014 |
Population Density |
4/km2 |
2.8km2 |
Life Expectancy |
81.9 years |
82.15 years |
Urban Population |
81.8% |
89.4% |
GDP/capita |
$51.958.38 USD |
$67, 458.36 USD |
C02 emissions/capita |
14.67 tonnes |
16.5 tonnes |
Number of Airports |
944 |
480 |
Australia vs Canada
Both Australia and Canada are amazing, first world countries. Canada is a cold and wet country, the second largest in the world located at the top of North America and close to the Arctic Ocean and surrounding countries such as the United States of America and Greenland. Australia is an Mediterranean climatic island continent on the Indian Ocean; nearby countries include New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. In terms of population, Canada takes the lead, with 35.16 million, compared to Australia's 22 million. Canada also has the highest point; Mountain Logan (5959m) compared to Mount Koscuisszko (2229m). The population density is near the same; 4km2 for Canada, and 2.8km2 for Australia. However, this is where Australia takes over. Australia's life expectancy (82.15 years )is higher than Canada's (81.9 years). GDP (Gross Domestic Product) per capita is also higher, with Australia coming in with around $67,500 USD, compared to Canada's $52,000 USD. Australia also leads in the CO2 emissions, coming in with a whopping 16.5 tonnes, compared to 14.67 tonnes on the other end. Finally, Canada has 944 airports, compared to 480 for Australia. Most of these details were expected, as Australia is literally dwarfed by the big country and its population; it would only make sense that it would be higher in terms of population and population density. However, it takes a surprising turn when Australia has higher statistics about life expectancy and CO2 emissions. Both countries can improve and learn from these facts to become better in the future.