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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 38.29% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

7 976 700 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 65.9 years in Namibia.

76.9 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 21.8 years in Namibia.

31.2 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.83% in Namibia.

1.04%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 91.5% in Namibia.

95.6%
91.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 90/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Namibia 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; Namibia - June, July, August, September, October.

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
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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