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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Canada

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 775% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
125 566.7 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 Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

7 976 700 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

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-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 83.6 years in Canada.

76.9 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.8 years in Canada.

31.2 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.77% in Canada.

1.04%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Canada.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Canada 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; Canada - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B75 USD - 98 USD
T161 USD - 218 USD

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