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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 51% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

7 976 700 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.6 years in Chile.

76.9 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 35.5 years in Chile.

31.2 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.68% in Chile.

1.04%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.4% in Chile.

95.6%
96.4%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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COP
Colombian Peso
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - 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 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
T62 USD - 81 USD
B40 USD - 50 USD
T86 USD - 112 USD

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