Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19 772 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 2130% 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, where the population is 291 422.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina the highest temperature was 109.8°F and was recorded in Mostar.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 3 280 819 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 43.3 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 15 733 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Bosnia and Herzegovina: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites