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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Benin

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Benin is 43 484 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 914% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
43 484 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Benin has a coastline of 75.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
75.2 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 Benin is Cotonou, where the population is 779 314.

7 976 700 ppl
779 314 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Benin is Mont Sokbaro, which rises to a height of 2 159 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
2 159 ft
Mont Sokbaro

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Benin is home to 12 123 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
12 123 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 61.8 years in Benin.

76.9 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 17 years in Benin.

31.2 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 3.36% in Benin.

1.04%
3.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 42.4% in Benin.

95.6%
42.4%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
255 000 ppl
Ranking: 138/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Benin: 3 504 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
3 504 Int$
Ranking: 163/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Benin: 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 Benin: 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, Benin 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; Benin - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

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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