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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 379927% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

7 976 700 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

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63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.7 years in Maldives.

76.9 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.5 years in Maldives.

31.2 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.12% in Maldives.

1.04%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.7% in Maldives.

95.6%
97.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

spanish
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 95/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 94/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Maldives: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Maldives - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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