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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Burundi

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Burundi is 10 747 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 4002% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
10 747 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Burundi 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 Burundi is Bujumbura, where the population is 392 863.

7 976 700 ppl
392 863 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Burundi is Mount Heha, which rises to a height of 8 806 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 806 ft
Mount Heha

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Burundi is home to 11 890 784 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 890 784 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 67.1 years in Burundi.

76.9 years
67.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 17.7 years in Burundi.

31.2 years
17.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 3.68% in Burundi.

1.04%
3.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 68.4% in Burundi.

95.6%
68.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Burundi the primary language is French, Kirundi.

spanish
french, kirundi

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
131 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Burundi: 771 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
771 Int$
Ranking: 19/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Burundi: Burundi Franc (BIF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BIF
Burundi Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Burundi: 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, Burundi has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURBIFUSDCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Burundi - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (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
B23 EUR - 29 EUR
T57 EUR - 76 EUR
B56 EUR
T76 EUR

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