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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ivory Coast

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ivory Coast is 124 504 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 254% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
124 504 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ivory Coast has a coastline of 320.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
320.0 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 Ivory Coast is Abidjan, where the population is 4 707 400.

7 976 700 ppl
4 707 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ivory Coast is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Ivory Coast - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ivory Coast is home to 26 378 274 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
26 378 274 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 61.8 years in Ivory Coast.

76.9 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20.3 years in Ivory Coast.

31.2 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.21% in Ivory Coast.

1.04%
2.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 89.9% in Ivory Coast.

95.6%
89.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Ivory Coast the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Ivory Coast, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
1 441 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ivory Coast: 5 463 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
5 463 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ivory Coast: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ivory Coast: 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, Ivory Coast has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURCOPXOFUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Ivory Coast - 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B23 EUR - 29 EUR
T58 EUR - 77 EUR
B31 EUR - 37 EUR
T75 EUR - 94 EUR

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