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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Australia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Australia 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. Australia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi². This means that the area of Australia is 574% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
2 969 907 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
16 006.5 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 Australia is Sydney, where the population is 4 840 600.

7 976 700 ppl
4 840 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, which rises to a height of 7 310 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Australia the highest temperature was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia

Lowest recorded temperature

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-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Australia is home to 25 499 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
25 499 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.9 years in Australia.

76.9 years
82.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.5 years in Australia.

31.2 years
37.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.31% in Australia.

1.04%
1.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.0% in Australia.

95.6%
96.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Australia the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Australia: 52 397 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
52 397 Int$
Ranking: 9/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Australia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Australia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Australia - January, February, December.

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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B26 USD - 32 USD
T63 USD - 85 USD
B70 USD - 90 USD
T143 USD - 196 USD

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