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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Belarus

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

7 976 700 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

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-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.0 years in Belarus.

76.9 years
74.0 years

Average age

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

31.2 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.29% in Belarus.

1.04%
-0.29%

Literacy

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

95.6%
99.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

spanish
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 158/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 70/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

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).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Belarus - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
T61 USD - 81 USD
B31 USD - 39 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD

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