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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. China

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi². This means that the area of China is 738% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
3 696 117 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

7 976 700 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang

Lowest recorded temperature

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-62.1°F
Mohe County

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while China is home to 1 439 323 776 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 439 323 776 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.3 years in China.

76.9 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 38.4 years in China.

31.2 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.26% in China.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.8% in China.

95.6%
96.8%

Language

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

spanish
chinese

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion.

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 34/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. China: 17 204 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
17 204 Int$
Ranking: 38/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, China has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPCNY

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; China - May, June, July, August.

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
B23 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 80 USD
B33 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 102 USD

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