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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Nicaragua

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Nicaragua is 50 337 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 776% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
50 337 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Nicaragua has a coastline of 565.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
565.4 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 Nicaragua is Managua, where the population is 2 223 380.

7 976 700 ppl
2 223 380 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Nicaragua is Mogoton, which rises to a height of 6 913 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 913 ft
Mogoton

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Nicaragua is home to 6 624 554 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
6 624 554 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.5 years in Nicaragua.

76.9 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.

31.2 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.93% in Nicaragua.

1.04%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 82.6% in Nicaragua.

95.6%
82.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
1 386 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Nicaragua: 5 568 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
5 568 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Nicaragua: Cordoba Oro (NIO).

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COP
Colombian Peso
NIO
Cordoba Oro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Nicaragua: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Nicaragua has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPNIO

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Nicaragua - January, February, March.

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
B28 USD - 38 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD

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