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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Honduras

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Honduras is 43 433 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 915% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
43 433 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Honduras has a coastline of 517.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
517.0 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 Honduras is Tegucigalpa, where the population is 1 146 280.

7 976 700 ppl
1 146 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Honduras is Cerro Las Minas, which rises to a height of 9 416 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 416 ft
Cerro Las Minas

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Honduras is home to 9 904 607 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
9 904 607 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.9 years in Honduras.

76.9 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 24.4 years in Honduras.

31.2 years
24.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.22% in Honduras.

1.04%
1.22%

Literacy

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

95.6%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
880 000 ppl
Ranking: 66/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Honduras: 5 418 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
5 418 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Honduras: Lempira (HNL).

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COP
Colombian Peso
HNL
Lempira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Honduras: 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, Honduras 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; Honduras - January, February, March, April, 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
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
B52 USD - 62 USD
T96 USD - 123 USD

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