Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Belarus

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 450% 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 40.9 years in Belarus.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.9% in Belarus.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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