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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Germany

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 220% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
137 882 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 484.5 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 Germany is Berlin, where the population is 3 562 170.

7 976 700 ppl
3 562 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, which rises to a height of 9 718 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 718 ft
Zugspitze

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Germany the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg

Lowest recorded temperature

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-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Germany is home to 83 783 942 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
83 783 942 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.3 years in Germany.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 47.8 years in Germany.

31.2 years
47.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.21% in Germany.

1.04%
-0.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Germany.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Germany: 54 264 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Germany: 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 Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Germany 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; Germany - 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B26 USD - 32 USD
T63 USD - 85 USD
B79 USD - 97 USD
T130 USD - 168 USD

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