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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Malta

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 361237% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
157.2 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 Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

7 976 700 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

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34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 83.0 years in Malta.

76.9 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.3 years in Malta.

31.2 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.75% in Malta.

1.04%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 94.5% in Malta.

95.6%
94.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

spanish
maltese, english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Malta, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Malta: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Malta has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Malta - May, June, September.

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
B74 USD - 93 USD
T121 USD - 167 USD

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