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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. New Caledonia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of New Caledonia is 7 172 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 6047% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
7 172 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while New Caledonia has a coastline of 1 400.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 400.6 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 New Caledonia is Nouméa, where the population is 100 237.

7 976 700 ppl
100 237 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in New Caledonia is Mont Panié, which rises to a height of 5 341 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 341 ft
Mont Panié

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. New Caledonia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while New Caledonia is home to 285 498 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
285 498 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.6 years in New Caledonia.

76.9 years
78.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 32.9 years in New Caledonia.

31.2 years
32.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.22% in New Caledonia.

1.04%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.9% in New Caledonia.

95.6%
96.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in New Caledonia the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in New Caledonia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
114 000 ppl
Ranking: 116/179

Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). New Caledonia: CFP Franc (XPF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
XPF
CFP Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, New Caledonia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-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; New Caledonia - September, October, November, December.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
B88 USD - 99 USD
T128 USD - 156 USD

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