Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Brazil

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 646% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 33.2 years in Brazil.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 93.2% in Brazil.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Brazil - January, February, March, December.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites