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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3.39% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

7 976 700 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

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5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

76.9 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

31.2 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

1.04%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

95.6%
51.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

spanish
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

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

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPETB

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Ethiopia - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B30 USD - 42 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD

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