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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 83.27% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

7 976 700 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

76.9 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20 years in Central African Republic.

31.2 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

1.04%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

95.6%
37.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 29/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Central African Republic: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Central African Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Central African Republic - January, February, December.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
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