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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Algeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Algeria is 919 595 mi². This means that the area of Algeria is 109% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
919 595 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Algeria has a coastline of 620.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
620.1 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 Algeria is Algiers, where the population is 3 415 810.

7 976 700 ppl
3 415 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Algeria is Mount Tahat, which rises to a height of 9 852 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 852 ft
Mount Tahat

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Algeria the highest temperature was 123.1°F and was recorded in In Salah, Tamanrasset Province.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
123.1°F
In Salah, Tamanrasset Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-
-4°F
Batna, Batna Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Algeria is home to 43 851 044 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
43 851 044 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 77.8 years in Algeria.

76.9 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 28.9 years in Algeria.

31.2 years
28.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.41% in Algeria.

1.04%
1.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 81.4% in Algeria.

95.6%
81.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Algeria the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Algeria, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 710 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Algeria: 11 320 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
11 320 Int$
Ranking: 112/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Algeria: Algerian Dinar (DZD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
DZD
Algerian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Algeria: 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, Algeria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDDZDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Algeria - January, February, November, December.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B45 USD - 53 USD
T58 USD - 80 USD

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