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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 188% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

7 976 700 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

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-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 70.0 years in India.

76.9 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 28.7 years in India.

31.2 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.04% in India.

1.04%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 74.4% in India.

95.6%
74.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

spanish
hindi

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - 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
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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B23 USD - 30 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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