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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 5397% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

7 976 700 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

-
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 83.2 years in Israel.

76.9 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 30.4 years in Israel.

31.2 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.45% in Israel.

1.04%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.8% in Israel.

95.6%
97.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

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COP
Colombian Peso
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Israel - May, June, 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
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
B101 USD - 118 USD
T149 USD - 186 USD

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