Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Iraq

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 160% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 21.2 years in Iraq.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 85.6% in Iraq.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Iraq - March, April, November.

Visa requirements

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