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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 237% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

7 976 700 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
4 344 ft
Halti

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

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-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.6 years in Finland.

76.9 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.8 years in Finland.

31.2 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.26% in Finland.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 100.0% in Finland.

95.6%
100.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

spanish
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 68/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 22/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Finland: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Finland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B23 EUR - 28 EUR
T60 EUR - 79 EUR
B79 EUR - 91 EUR
T148 EUR - 189 EUR

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