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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Luxembourg

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Luxembourg is 998 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 44071% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg is Luxembourg City, where the population is 103 641.

7 976 700 ppl
103 641 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Luxembourg is Kneiff, which rises to a height of 1 837 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 837 ft
Kneiff

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Luxembourg is home to 625 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
625 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.8 years in Luxembourg.

76.9 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 39.5 years in Luxembourg.

31.2 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.7% in Luxembourg.

1.04%
1.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 100.0% in Luxembourg.

95.6%
100.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Luxembourg the primary language is French, German, Luxembourgish.

spanish
french, german, luxembourgish

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Luxembourg, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 090 000 ppl
Ranking: 103/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Luxembourg: 118 504 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
118 504 Int$
Ranking: 1/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Luxembourg: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Luxembourg - June, July, August.

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
B-
T170 USD - 216 USD

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