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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Myanmar (Burma)

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Myanmar (Burma) 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. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of geographical features.

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
261 228 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Myanmar (Burma) has a coastline of 1 199.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 199.2 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 Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon, where the population is 5 209 540.

7 976 700 ppl
5 209 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Myanmar (Burma) is Hkakabo Razi, which rises to a height of 19 295 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
19 295 ft
Hkakabo Razi

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
117°F
Myinmu

Lowest recorded temperature

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21.2°F
Hakha

Society

Colombia vs. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
54 409 800 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.6 years in Myanmar (Burma).

76.9 years
69.6 years

Average age

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

31.2 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.81% in Myanmar (Burma).

1.04%
0.81%

Literacy

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

95.6%
89.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Myanmar (Burma) the primary language is Burmese.

spanish
burmese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
4 681 000 ppl
Ranking: 50/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
5 122 Int$
Ranking: 145/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Myanmar (Burma): Kyat (MMK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MMK
Kyat

Practical information

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).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D, G, I

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Myanmar (Burma) has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPMMK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Myanmar (Burma) - January, February, 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B22 USD - 30 USD
T55 USD - 74 USD

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