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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Mali

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Mali is 478 841 mi². This means that the area of Mali is 8.62% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
478 841 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Mali 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 Mali is Bamako, where the population is 1 810 370.

7 976 700 ppl
1 810 370 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Mali is Hombori Tondo, which rises to a height of 3 789 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 789 ft
Hombori Tondo

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Mali is home to 20 250 833 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
20 250 833 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 62.0 years in Mali.

76.9 years
62.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 16 years in Mali.

31.2 years
16 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.97% in Mali.

1.04%
2.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 35.5% in Mali.

95.6%
35.5%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
159 300 ppl
Ranking: 148/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Mali: 2 347 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 347 Int$
Ranking: 175/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Mali: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Mali - January, December.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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