Country Facts:
Canada vs. Colombia

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 775% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 31.2 years in Colombia.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.6% in Colombia.

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Colombia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Colombia - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

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