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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Bangladesh

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Bangladesh is 56 977 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 674% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
56 977 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Bangladesh has a coastline of 360.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
360.4 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 Bangladesh is Dhaka, where the population is 14 399 000.

7 976 700 ppl
14 399 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Bangladesh is Mowdok Mual, which rises to a height of 3 451 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 451 ft
Mowdok Mual

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Bangladesh the highest temperature was 113.2°F and was recorded in Rajshahi.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
113.2°F
Rajshahi

Lowest recorded temperature

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37°F
Sreemangal

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Bangladesh is home to 164 689 383 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
164 689 383 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.4 years in Bangladesh.

76.9 years
74.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.9 years in Bangladesh.

31.2 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.95% in Bangladesh.

1.04%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 74.9% in Bangladesh.

95.6%
74.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Bangladesh the primary language is Bengali.

spanish
bengali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Bangladesh: 5 137 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
5 137 Int$
Ranking: 144/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Bangladesh: Taka (BDT).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BDT
Taka

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Bangladesh: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D, G, K).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D, G, K

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Bangladesh 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; Bangladesh - January, February, March, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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