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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 2246% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

7 976 700 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

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19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Colombia vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

76.9 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

31.2 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

1.04%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

95.6%
93.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Dominican Republic the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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COP
Colombian Peso
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic 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; Dominican Republic - 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 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 - 29 USD
T62 USD - 81 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T92 USD - 139 USD

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