Country Facts:
Colombia vs. United Kingdom

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 371% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United Kingdom is London, where the population is 8 630 000.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in the United Kingdom the highest temperature was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while United Kingdom is home to 67 886 011 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 40.6 years in the United Kingdom.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in the United Kingdom.

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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