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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3061% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

1 993.4 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

7 976 700 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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 Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

76.9 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

31.2 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

1.04%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

95.6%
59.9%

Language

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

spanish
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Guinea Bissau - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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