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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 379% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

7 976 700 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.0 years in Ghana.

76.9 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 21.4 years in Ghana.

31.2 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.26% in Ghana.

1.04%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 79.0% in Ghana.

95.6%
79.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 58/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 65/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

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COP
Colombian Peso
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Ghana has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPGHS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Ghana - January, February, December.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B41 USD - 52 USD
T56 USD - 75 USD

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