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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 364% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
94 926 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
198.8 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 Guinea is Conakry, where the population is 1 667 860.

7 976 700 ppl
1 667 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Guinea is home to 13 132 795 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
13 132 795 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 63.5 years in Guinea.

76.9 years
63.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.1 years in Guinea.

31.2 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.76% in Guinea.

1.04%
2.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 39.6% in Guinea.

95.6%
39.6%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
35 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Guinea: 2 816 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 816 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
GNF
Guinea Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Guinea 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; Guinea - 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 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
T62 USD - 82 USD
B47 USD
T73 USD

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