Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Canada  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Canada |
Continent  | Africa | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Ottawa |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 56° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 106° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Canada is 9,984,670 sq km. Nigeria is smaller than Canada by 9,060,901 sq km. Nigeria is around 10.81 times smaller than Canada.
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 9,984,670 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 9,060,901 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 3,855,103 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 3,498,434 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 11.76 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Toronto |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Canadian |
Official Languages  | English | English, French |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 53.3 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Canada are called Canadian.
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Canadian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | CAD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 | +1 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .ca |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | CA |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | O Canada |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | O Canada |
National Animal  | Eagle | Beaver |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Common Loon |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Maple Leaf |
National Sport  | Football | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 12:05 PM | 07:05 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 UTC-2.5 to UTC-7 |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 10th March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 3rd November, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 238 days |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [12:05 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Canada is [07:05 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 5 hours ] ahead of Canada.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Canada as of 2023 is estimated to be around 40,097,761.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 183,706,871 more people than Canada.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Canada is 1.35%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 70.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 16.7 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Ottawa |
Current Time | 12:05 PM | 07:05 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 31.08 Degree Celsius | 2.85 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.36 km/hr, 226 Degree | 7.2 km/hr, 80 Degree |
Humidity  | 33 % | 66 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 1.33 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 100.05 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 55.32 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (107.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Lymphomas,multiple myeloma ( 13.8 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 4.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.81 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 107.1 people per 100,000 people in Canada, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Canada, spent [ 12.33% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Canada |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 22.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 26.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.9 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 2.11 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Canada.
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