Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Australia

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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