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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Kenya

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 96.73% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
333.1 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 Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

7 976 700 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.3 years in Kenya.

76.9 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20 years in Kenya.

31.2 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.15% in Kenya.

1.04%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 81.5% in Kenya.

95.6%
81.5%

Language

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

spanish
swahili, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Kenya - June, July, August, 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 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B32 USD - 40 USD
T70 USD - 103 USD

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