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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Dominica

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Dominica is 290 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 151911% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Dominica has a coastline of 92.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
92.0 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 Dominica is Roseau, where the population is 14 725.

7 976 700 ppl
14 725 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Dominica is Morne Diablotins, which rises to a height of 4 747 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
4 747 ft
Morne Diablotins

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Dominica is home to 71 986 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
71 986 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.0 years in Dominica.

76.9 years
78.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 34.9 years in Dominica.

31.2 years
34.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.07% in Dominica.

1.04%
0.07%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 94.0% in Dominica.

95.6%
94.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
75 000 ppl
Ranking: 161/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Dominica: 10 849 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
10 849 Int$
Ranking: 115/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Dominica: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Dominica - January, February, March, April.

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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B82 USD
T-

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