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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3.93% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Bolivia 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

7 976 700 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

Lowest recorded temperature

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-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

76.9 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

31.2 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.39% in Bolivia.

1.04%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 92.5% in Bolivia.

95.6%
92.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

spanish
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 21/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 23/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPBOB

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 81 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 81 USD

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