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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ecuador

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 312% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 390.0 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 Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

7 976 700 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

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

76.9 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

31.2 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.16% in Ecuador.

1.04%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 93.6% in Ecuador.

95.6%
93.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
B30 USD - 39 USD
T83 USD - 109 USD

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