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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3970% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
183.9 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 Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

7 976 700 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

76.9 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

31.2 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

1.04%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

95.6%
95.3%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Equatorial Guinea: 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 Equatorial Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Equatorial 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; Equatorial 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 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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
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