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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Afghanistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Afghanistan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Colombia vs. Afghanistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 75.05% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
251 827 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Afghanistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

7 976 700 ppl
4 476 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Afghanistan is Noshaq, which rises to a height of 24 580 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
24 580 ft
Noshaq

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Afghanistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
38 928 346 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 53.3 years in Afghanistan.

76.9 years
53.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

31.2 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.34% in Afghanistan.

1.04%
2.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

95.6%
37.3%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Afghanistan the primary language is Pashto, Persian.

spanish
pashto, persian

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
2 078 Int$
Ranking: 2/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Afghanistan: Afghani (AFN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
AFN
Afghani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Afghanistan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPAFN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 83 USD
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