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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 949% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

7 976 700 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

Lowest recorded temperature

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11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

76.9 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

31.2 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.62% in Guatemala.

1.04%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 80.8% in Guatemala.

95.6%
80.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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COP
Colombian Peso
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Guatemala 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; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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
B33 USD - 42 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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