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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Haiti

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Haiti is 10 714 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 4015% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
10 714 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Haiti has a coastline of 1 100.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 100.4 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 Haiti is Port-au-Prince, where the population is 1 234 740.

7 976 700 ppl
1 234 740 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Haiti is Pic la Selle, which rises to a height of 8 793 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 793 ft
Pic la Selle

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Haiti is home to 11 402 528 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 402 528 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 65.6 years in Haiti.

76.9 years
65.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 24.1 years in Haiti.

31.2 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 61.7% in Haiti.

95.6%
61.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Haiti the primary language is French, Haitian Creole.

spanish
french, haitian creole

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
516 000 ppl
Ranking: 122/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Haiti: 3 094 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
3 094 Int$
Ranking: 167/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Haiti: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Haiti has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCOPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Haiti - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
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