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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 431% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
285.2 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 Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

7 976 700 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 71.6 years in Guyana.

76.9 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.5 years in Guyana.

31.2 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.19% in Guyana.

1.04%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 88.5% in Guyana.

95.6%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Guyana - September, October.

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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B60 USD - 71 USD
T150 USD - 188 USD

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