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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 930% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

7 976 700 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

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-36.9°F
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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

76.9 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

31.2 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

1.04%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

95.6%
98.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

spanish
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

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

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Bulgaria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-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; Bulgaria - June, July, August.

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 United States (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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B53 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 103 USD

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