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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 318% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Burkina Faso has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

7 976 700 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

76.9 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

31.2 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

1.04%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

95.6%
39.3%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Burkina Faso: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Burkina Faso - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 - 29 USD
T62 USD - 81 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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