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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Mozambique

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Mozambique is 309 496 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 42.44% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
309 496 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Mozambique has a coastline of 1 534.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 534.8 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 Mozambique is Maputo, where the population is 1 225 900.

7 976 700 ppl
1 225 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Mozambique is Monte Binga, which rises to a height of 7 992 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 992 ft
Monte Binga

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Mozambique is home to 31 255 435 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
31 255 435 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 56.5 years in Mozambique.

76.9 years
56.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 17 years in Mozambique.

31.2 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.58% in Mozambique.

1.04%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 60.7% in Mozambique.

95.6%
60.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Mozambique the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
1 552 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Mozambique: 1 297 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
1 297 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Mozambique: Mozambique Metical (MZN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
MZN
Mozambique Metical

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Mozambique: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, M).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, M

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMZNEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Mozambique - 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 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
T62 USD - 81 USD
B41 USD - 51 USD
T104 USD - 139 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingIlha de Mozambique
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