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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Kyrgyzstan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Kyrgyzstan is 77 202 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 471% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
77 202 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Kyrgyzstan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, where the population is 937 400.

7 976 700 ppl
937 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Kyrgyzstan is Pobeda Peak (Jengish Chokusu), which rises to a height of 24 406 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
24 406 ft
Pobeda Peak (Jengish Chokusu)

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Kyrgyzstan is home to 6 524 195 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
6 524 195 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.1 years in Kyrgyzstan.

76.9 years
72.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.3 years in Kyrgyzstan.

31.2 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.9% in Kyrgyzstan.

1.04%
0.9%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.6% in Kyrgyzstan.

95.6%
99.6%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Kyrgyzstan the primary language is Kirghiz.

spanish
kirghiz

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Kyrgyzstan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
3 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 58/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Kyrgyzstan: 4 963 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
4 963 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Kyrgyzstan: Som (KGS).

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COP
Colombian Peso
KGS
Som

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kyrgyzstan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Kyrgyzstan 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; Kyrgyzstan - 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
B22 USD - 26 USD
T49 USD - 65 USD

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