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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Curaçao

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Curaçao is 171 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 257696% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Curaçao has a coastline of 226.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
226.2 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 Curaçao is Willemstad, where the population is 150 000.

7 976 700 ppl
150 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Curaçao is Christoffelberg, which rises to a height of 1 220 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 220 ft
Christoffelberg

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Curaçao is home to 164 093 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
164 093 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.2 years in Curaçao.

76.9 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 36.7 years in Curaçao.

31.2 years
36.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.33% in Curaçao.

1.04%
0.33%

Literacy

95.6%
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Language

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

spanish
papiamento

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
468 000 ppl
Ranking: 125/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Curaçao: 21 406 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
21 406 Int$
Ranking: 65/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Curaçao: Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG).

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COP
Colombian Peso
ANG
Netherlands Antillean Guilder

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Curaçao: frequency and voltage are 127V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Curaçao 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; Curaçao - February, March, April, May.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B70 USD - 96 USD
T143 USD - 212 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingWillemstad
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