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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Morocco

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 156% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
172 414 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 140.2 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 Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

7 976 700 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, which rises to a height of 13 665 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Morocco the highest temperature was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
121.3°F
Marrakesh

Lowest recorded temperature

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-11.2°F
Ifrane

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Morocco is home to 36 910 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
36 910 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 73.6 years in Morocco.

76.9 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.1 years in Morocco.

31.2 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.92% in Morocco.

1.04%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 73.8% in Morocco.

95.6%
73.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Morocco the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Morocco, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Morocco: 7 296 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Morocco: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Morocco 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; Morocco - March, April, May, September, October.

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 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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T62 USD - 87 USD

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