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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Saint Lucia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Saint Lucia is 238 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 185123% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Saint Lucia has a coastline of 98.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
98.2 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 Saint Lucia is Castries, where the population is 70 000.

7 976 700 ppl
70 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Saint Lucia is Mount Gimie, which rises to a height of 3 117 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 117 ft
Mount Gimie

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Saint Lucia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Saint Lucia is home to 183 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
183 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.7 years in Saint Lucia.

76.9 years
78.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 36.9 years in Saint Lucia.

31.2 years
36.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.3% in Saint Lucia.

1.04%
0.3%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 90.1% in Saint Lucia.

95.6%
90.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Saint Lucia the primary language is English, Creole.

spanish
english, creole

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Lucia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
345 000 ppl
Ranking: 132/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Saint Lucia: 12 705 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
12 705 Int$
Ranking: 103/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Saint Lucia: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Saint Lucia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Saint Lucia - January, February, March, April.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B70 USD - 80 USD
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