Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Egypt

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 13.9% 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 24.1 years in Egypt.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 71.2% in Egypt.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Egypt: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites