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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Gabon

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Gabon is 103 347 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 327% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
103 347 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Gabon has a coastline of 549.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
549.9 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 Gabon is Libreville, where the population is 797 003.

7 976 700 ppl
797 003 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Gabon is Mont Bengoué, which rises to a height of 3 510 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 510 ft
Mont Bengoué

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Gabon is home to 2 225 734 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
2 225 734 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.4 years in Gabon.

76.9 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 21 years in Gabon.

31.2 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.41% in Gabon.

1.04%
2.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 84.7% in Gabon.

95.6%
84.7%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Gabon: 15 101 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
15 101 Int$
Ranking: 87/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Gabon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Gabon 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; Gabon - 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 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
B77 USD - 91 USD
T117 USD - 126 USD

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