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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Iraq

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
36.0 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

7 976 700 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

Lowest recorded temperature

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0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

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

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.9 years in Iraq.

76.9 years
72.9 years

Average age

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

31.2 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.06% in Iraq.

1.04%
2.06%

Literacy

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

95.6%
85.6%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

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

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

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).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Iraq 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; Iraq - March, April, November.

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 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
T62 USD - 81 USD
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