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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Belize

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Belize is 8 867 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 4872% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
8 867 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Belize has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
239.8 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 Belize is Belize, where the population is 57 169.

7 976 700 ppl
57 169 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Belize is Doyle's Delight, which rises to a height of 3 688 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 688 ft
Doyle's Delight

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Belize is home to 397 628 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
397 628 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.6 years in Belize.

76.9 years
75.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 23.9 years in Belize.

31.2 years
23.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.67% in Belize.

1.04%
1.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 76.9% in Belize.

95.6%
76.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Belize the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
341 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Belize: 6 455 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
6 455 Int$
Ranking: 29/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Belize: Belize Dollar (BZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
BZD
Belize Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Belize: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPBZD

Best months to visit

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

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B64 USD - 81 USD
T138 USD - 187 USD

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