Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Mexico

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 72.05% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.3 years in Mexico.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 95.2% in Mexico.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Mexico - January, February, March, December.

Visa requirements

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