1. Canada vs. Zimbabwe a country comparison
Canadian Geography
Human Systems

2. Background Map of country, region, continent
Brief background of country
Canada is a rich country (GDP ranks 13th)
Canada is a politically stable democracy
No wars
Some tension between French and English speaking regions

3. Canada

4. Zimbabwe

5. Country overview Geographic overview of Canada
Location (described on maps)
Canada’s climate is seasonal with cold winters and hot summers
It is the second largest country in the world
Geographic overview of Zimbabwe
Location
Politics
Issues
environment

6. Population Pyramids
Canada
Zimbabwe

7. Population Analysis Type Trends Observations
Canada’s pyramid is stable to slightly negative
Trends
Canada’s population will decline
Observations
Canada will have to deal with an aging population in the future

8. Demographic data Zimbabwe Population Area Population density CANADA
34,834,841
9,984,670 sq km
3.49 people/km2
Zimbabwe
Population
Area
Population density

9. Natural Increase Rate CBR CDR NIR 10.29/1000 8.31/1000 NIR = CBR-CDR
Therefore:
= 1.98/1000
CBR
CDR
NIR

10. Migration and Growth NMR = 5.66/1000 Growth Rate %
.764%
Doubling Time (70/GR%)
91.6 years
Net Migration
Growth Rate (as %)
Doubling Time

11. Other Statistics Life Expectancy IMR: Literacy: Life Expectancy
81.67 years
Males = yrs
Females = yrs
IMR:
4.71/1000
Literacy:
99%
Life Expectancy
Infant Mortality Rates
Literacy Rates

12. Final Analysis Compare and contrast the two countries
Which is more similar to Canada? Why? What sources have you used to back up your position?

13. References Zimbabwe, (2014). The CIA World Factbook. Retrieved from:
factbook/geos/zw.html