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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. France

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of France is 210 026 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 110% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
210 026 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 015.5 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 France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

7 976 700 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in France the highest temperature was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while France is home to 65 273 511 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
65 273 511 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.4 years in France.

76.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.7 years in France.

31.2 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.33% in France.

1.04%
0.33%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in France.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. France: 46 712 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). France: 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 France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, France 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; France - 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 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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B70 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 166 USD

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