Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Sri Lanka

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1640% 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

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