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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Mongolia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Mongolia is 603 906 mi². This means that the area of Mongolia is 36.99% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
603 906 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Mongolia 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 Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, where the population is 1 372 000.

7 976 700 ppl
1 372 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Mongolia is Khüiten Peak, which rises to a height of 14 350 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
14 350 ft
Khüiten Peak

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Mongolia the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Khongor.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
111.2°F
Khongor

Lowest recorded temperature

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-68.8°F
Uvs Lake

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Mongolia is home to 3 278 290 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
3 278 290 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 71.1 years in Mongolia.

76.9 years
71.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.8 years in Mongolia.

31.2 years
29.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.93% in Mongolia.

1.04%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.2% in Mongolia.

95.6%
99.2%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Mongolia the primary language is Mongolian.

spanish
mongolian

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Mongolia, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
386 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Mongolia: 12 362 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
12 362 Int$
Ranking: 106/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Mongolia: Tugrik (MNT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
MNT
Tugrik

Practical information

Electricity

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

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Mongolia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMNTEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Mongolia - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B34 USD - 41 USD
T71 USD - 104 USD

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