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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Iceland

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Iceland is 39 769 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1008% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
39 769 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Iceland has a coastline of 3 088.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 088.2 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 Iceland is Reykjavík, where the population is 121 841.

7 976 700 ppl
121 841 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Iceland is Hvannadalshnúkur, which rises to a height of 6 923 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 923 ft
Hvannadalshnúkur

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Iceland the highest temperature was 86.9°F and was recorded in Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
86.9°F
Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur

Lowest recorded temperature

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-36.2°F
Grímsstaðir

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Iceland is home to 341 243 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
341 243 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 83.5 years in Iceland.

76.9 years
83.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.1 years in Iceland.

31.2 years
37.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.97% in Iceland.

1.04%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Iceland.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Iceland the primary language is Icelandic.

spanish
icelandic

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Iceland, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 289 000 ppl
Ranking: 93/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Iceland: 55 225 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
55 225 Int$
Ranking: 16/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Iceland: Iceland Krona (ISK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
ISK
Iceland Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Iceland: 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, Iceland has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPISK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Iceland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B109 USD - 134 USD
T191 USD - 265 USD

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