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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 23.6% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
530.0 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 Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

7 976 700 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

76.9 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

31.2 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.53% in Nigeria.

1.04%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 62.0% in Nigeria.

95.6%
62.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 94/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 143/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Nigeria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Nigeria 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; Nigeria - January, February, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B17 USD - 21 USD
T55 USD - 72 USD

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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