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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ireland

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1525% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
899.7 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 Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

7 976 700 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

Lowest recorded temperature

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-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.5 years in Ireland.

76.9 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.8 years in Ireland.

31.2 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.97% in Ireland.

1.04%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Ireland.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Ireland the primary language is English, Irish.

spanish
english, irish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 71/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ireland: 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 Ireland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Ireland - 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 - 83 USD
B111 USD - 134 USD
T158 USD - 206 USD

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