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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Iran is 44.36% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

7 976 700 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.1 years in Iran.

76.9 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 31.7 years in Iran.

31.2 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.03% in Iran.

1.04%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 85.5% in Iran.

95.6%
85.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

spanish
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 47/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 97/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCOPIRREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Iran - April, May, September, October.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

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