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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 10287% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

7 976 700 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

76.9 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

31.2 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.06% in Jamaica.

1.04%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 88.7% in Jamaica.

95.6%
88.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Jamaica the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 85/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Jamaica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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)
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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
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
B68 USD - 83 USD
T126 USD - 160 USD

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