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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 245% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

7 976 700 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

-
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

76.9 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

31.2 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.06% in Malaysia.

1.04%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 95.0% in Malaysia.

95.6%
95.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

spanish
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Malaysia 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; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B19 USD - 25 USD
T49 USD - 76 USD

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