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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 382% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Laos 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

7 976 700 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

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26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.0 years in Laos.

76.9 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 24 years in Laos.

31.2 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.46% in Laos.

1.04%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 84.7% in Laos.

95.6%
84.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

spanish
lao

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, 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
B22 USD
T54 USD

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