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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Japan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 202% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
18 486.4 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

7 976 700 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 84.7 years in Japan.

76.9 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 48.6 years in Japan.

31.2 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.37% in Japan.

1.04%
-0.37%

Literacy

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

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

spanish
japanese

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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COP
Colombian Peso
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Japan 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; Japan - 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
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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B52 USD - 67 USD
T124 USD - 181 USD

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