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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 140% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

7 976 700 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

76.9 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

31.2 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.77% in Cameroon.

1.04%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 77.1% in Cameroon.

95.6%
77.1%

Language

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

spanish
french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 37/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Cameroon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

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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 Cameroon: 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, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - 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 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
B32 USD - 47 USD
T81 USD - 112 USD

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