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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Cyprus

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Cyprus is 3 572 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 12241% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
3 572 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Cyprus has a coastline of 402.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
402.6 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 Cyprus is Nicosia, where the population is 276 410.

7 976 700 ppl
276 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Cyprus is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 6 404 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 404 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Cyprus the highest temperature was 115.9°F and was recorded in Lefkoniko.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
115.9°F
Lefkoniko

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Cyprus is home to 1 207 359 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 207 359 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.5 years in Cyprus.

76.9 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.9 years in Cyprus.

31.2 years
37.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.11% in Cyprus.

1.04%
1.11%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.1% in Cyprus.

95.6%
99.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Cyprus the primary language is Greek, Turkish.

spanish
greek, turkish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 659 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Cyprus: 38 458 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
38 458 Int$
Ranking: 38/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Cyprus: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Cyprus: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, G, F).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, G, F

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Cyprus has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Cyprus - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B57 USD - 71 USD
T113 USD - 142 USD

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