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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Latvia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Latvia is 24 926 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1669% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
24 926 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Latvia has a coastline of 309.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
309.4 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 Latvia is Riga, where the population is 701 977.

7 976 700 ppl
701 977 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Latvia is Gaizinkalns, which rises to a height of 1 024 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 024 ft
Gaizinkalns

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Latvia the highest temperature was 100°F and was recorded in Ventspils.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
100°F
Ventspils

Lowest recorded temperature

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-45.8°F
Daugavpils

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Latvia is home to 1 886 198 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 886 198 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.5 years in Latvia.

76.9 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.4 years in Latvia.

31.2 years
41.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.62% in Latvia.

1.04%
-0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.8% in Latvia.

95.6%
99.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Latvia the primary language is Latvian.

spanish
latvian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
2 024 000 ppl
Ranking: 96/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Latvia: 32 212 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
32 212 Int$
Ranking: 106/194

Currency

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

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Latvia: 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, Latvia 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; Latvia - 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
T62 USD - 81 USD
B41 USD - 54 USD
T93 USD - 122 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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