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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Greece

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 765% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
50 962 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Greece has a coastline of 8 497.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
8 497.9 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

7 976 700 ppl
3 090 510 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 9 577 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 577 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
118.4°F
Athens, Greece

Lowest recorded temperature

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-18°F
Ptolemaida

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
10 423 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.3 years in Greece.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 45.3 years in Greece.

31.2 years
45.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.34% in Greece.

1.04%
-0.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.9% in Greece.

95.6%
97.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Greece the primary language is Greek.

spanish
greek

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
23 599 000 ppl
Ranking: 14/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
28 377 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Greece: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Greece: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Greece 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; Greece - May, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B62 USD - 77 USD
T109 USD - 141 USD

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