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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Croatia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Croatia is 21 851 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1917% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
21 851 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Croatia has a coastline of 4 578.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
4 578.3 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 Croatia is Zagreb, where the population is 790 017.

7 976 700 ppl
790 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Croatia is Dinara, which rises to a height of 6 276 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 276 ft
Dinara

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Croatia the highest temperature was 109°F and was recorded in Ploče.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
109°F
Ploče

Lowest recorded temperature

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-31.9°F
Čakovec

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Croatia is home to 4 105 267 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 105 267 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 77.0 years in Croatia.

76.9 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 43.9 years in Croatia.

31.2 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.48% in Croatia.

1.04%
-0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.3% in Croatia.

95.6%
99.3%

Language

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

spanish
croatian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
12 683 000 ppl
Ranking: 22/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Croatia: 29 134 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
29 134 Int$
Ranking: 50/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Croatia: 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 Croatia: 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, Croatia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Croatia - 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)
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
B58 USD - 71 USD
T109 USD - 142 USD

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