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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 265461% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
60.3 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 Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

7 976 700 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.3 years in Barbados.

76.9 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 39.5 years in Barbados.

31.2 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.28% in Barbados.

1.04%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.6% in Barbados.

95.6%
99.6%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Barbados 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; Barbados - January, February, March, April.

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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B96 PLN - 120 PLN
T252 PLN - 334 PLN
B373 PLN - 445 PLN
T824 PLN - 1053 PLN

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