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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 279% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

7 976 700 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

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-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.7 years in Italy.

76.9 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 46.5 years in Italy.

31.2 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.09% in Italy.

1.04%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.2% in Italy.

95.6%
99.2%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

spanish
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - 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 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 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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 158 USD

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