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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Denmark

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 2549% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
16 639 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
4 544.7 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 Denmark is Copenhagen, where the population is 583 348.

7 976 700 ppl
583 348 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, which rises to a height of 561 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
561 ft
Møllehøj

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Denmark the highest temperature was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland

Lowest recorded temperature

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-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Denmark is home to 5 792 202 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 792 202 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.5 years in Denmark.

76.9 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42 years in Denmark.

31.2 years
42 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.44% in Denmark.

1.04%
0.44%

Literacy

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

95.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
danish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Denmark: 60 552 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
60 552 Int$
Ranking: 13/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Denmark 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; Denmark - 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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B92 USD - 116 USD
T174 USD - 224 USD

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