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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 Area
440 831 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
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.

7 976 700 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

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.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

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21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

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 Country
50 882 891 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

76.9 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

31.2 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.81% in Indonesia.

1.04%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.0% in Indonesia.

95.6%
96.0%

Language

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

spanish
indonesian

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Indonesia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
IDR
Rupiah

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).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPIDR

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 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 65 USD

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