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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 94.49% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

7 976 700 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

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12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

76.9 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

31.2 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.31% in Madagascar.

1.04%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 76.7% in Madagascar.

95.6%
76.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

spanish
malagasy, french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Madagascar: 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, Madagascar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMGAEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Madagascar - July, August, 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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
T51 USD - 74 USD

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