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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 864% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

7 976 700 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 72.2 years in Malawi.

76.9 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 16.8 years in Malawi.

31.2 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.39% in Malawi.

1.04%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 62.1% in Malawi.

95.6%
62.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

spanish
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malawi: 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, Malawi has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPMWK

Best months to visit

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

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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B46 USD - 53 USD
T66 USD - 92 USD

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