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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 939% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 320.8 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 Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

7 976 700 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

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33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.4 years in Cuba.

76.9 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.1 years in Cuba.

31.2 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.23% in Cuba.

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.8% in Cuba.

95.6%
99.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 56/174

Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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COP
Colombian Peso
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Cuba 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; Cuba - January, February, March, 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
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 81 USD
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