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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 871% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

7 976 700 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

76.9 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

31.2 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.98% in Eritrea.

1.04%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 76.6% in Eritrea.

95.6%
76.6%

Language

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

spanish
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Eritrea: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, L

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Eritrea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDERNEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Eritrea - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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