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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Netherlands

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Netherlands is 16 164 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 2627% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
16 164 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Netherlands has a coastline of 280.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
280.2 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 the Netherlands is Amsterdam, where the population is 825 080.

7 976 700 ppl
825 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in the Netherlands is Vaalserberg, which rises to a height of 1 060 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 060 ft
Vaalserberg

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in the Netherlands the highest temperature was 101.5°F and was recorded in Warnsveld.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
101.5°F
Warnsveld

Lowest recorded temperature

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-17.3°F
Winterswijk

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Netherlands is home to 17 134 872 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
17 134 872 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.0 years in the Netherlands.

76.9 years
82.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.8 years in the Netherlands.

31.2 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.37% in the Netherlands.

1.04%
0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in the Netherlands.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
15 007 000 ppl
Ranking: 19/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Netherlands: 59 334 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
59 334 Int$
Ranking: 14/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Netherlands: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the Netherlands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Netherlands 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; Netherlands - June, July, August.

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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B84 USD - 104 USD
T135 USD - 189 USD

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