Country Facts:
Colombia vs. South Korea

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1039% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 43.2 years in South Korea.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.9% in South Korea.

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; South Korea - June, September.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites