Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Indonesia
Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Indonesia 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. Indonesia - comparison of geographical features.
Country area
The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 66.81% larger.
Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by AreaCoastline length
Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.
Highest peak
The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.
Highest recorded temperature
In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.
Lowest recorded temperature
Society
Colombia vs. Indonesia - comparison of aspects of social life.
Population
The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.
Statistics: World Population by CountryLife expectancy
Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.8 years in Indonesia.
Average age
The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 31.1 years in Indonesia.
Birthrate
The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.81% in Indonesia.
Literacy
Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.0% in Indonesia.
Language
In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.
Religion
In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Indonesia, the main religion is Islam.
Tourism
Foreign tourists in 2015
Economy
GDP per capita
Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.
Practical information
Electricity
Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Indonesia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).
Driving side
Colombia has right-hand traffic, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.
Useful when traveling
Best months to visit
The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.
Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the WorldVisa requirements
Expected daily budget for 1 person
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