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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 234% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

7 976 700 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

76.9 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

31.2 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

1.04%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

95.6%
80.3%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 33/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCOPXAFEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 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
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 83 USD
B74 USD - 88 USD
T102 USD - 131 USD

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