Country Facts:
Colombia vs. North Macedonia

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of North Macedonia is 9 928 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 4340% 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 North Macedonia is Skopje, where the population is 537 478.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in North Macedonia the highest temperature was 114.3°F and was recorded in Demir Kapija, Demir Kapija Municipality.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while North Macedonia is home to 2 083 374 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 39 years in North Macedonia.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.4% in North Macedonia.

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in North Macedonia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. North Macedonia: 17 015 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; North Macedonia - July, August, September.

Visa requirements

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