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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. United Kingdom

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
93 628 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
7 723.0 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 the United Kingdom is London, where the population is 8 630 000.

7 976 700 ppl
8 630 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, which rises to a height of 4 406 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
4 406 ft
Ben Nevis

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
101.3°F
Faversham, Kent

Lowest recorded temperature

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-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland

Society

Colombia vs. United Kingdom - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
67 886 011 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.3 years in the United Kingdom.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

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

31.2 years
40.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.48% in the United Kingdom.

1.04%
0.48%

Literacy

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

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in the United Kingdom the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP).

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COP
Colombian Peso
GBP
Pound Sterling

Practical information

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).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, United Kingdom has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; United Kingdom - 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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD

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