Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Myanmar (Burma)

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Myanmar (Burma) is 261 228 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 68.75% 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 Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon, where the population is 5 209 540.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Myanmar (Burma) the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Myinmu.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Myanmar (Burma) is home to 54 409 800 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.2 years in Myanmar (Burma).

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 89.1% in Myanmar (Burma).

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Myanmar (Burma), the main religion is Buddhism.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Myanmar (Burma): 5 122 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Myanmar (Burma): frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D, G, I).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Myanmar (Burma) - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites