Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Dominican Republic

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

Visa requirements

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