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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Cambodia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 531% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
275.3 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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

7 976 700 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Cambodia the highest temperature was 108.7°F and was recorded in Preah Vihea.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
108.7°F
Preah Vihea

Lowest recorded temperature

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46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

76.9 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

31.2 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.34% in Cambodia.

1.04%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 80.5% in Cambodia.

95.6%
80.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

spanish
khmer

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Cambodia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPKHR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Cambodia - January, February, March, December.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B27 USD - 39 USD
T65 USD - 107 USD

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