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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 253% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

7 976 700 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

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-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.4 years in Norway.

76.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 39.5 years in Norway.

31.2 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.8% in Norway.

1.04%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 100.0% in Norway.

95.6%
100.0%

Language

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

spanish
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 11/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway 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; Norway - 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 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.
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
B87 USD - 104 USD
T167 USD - 211 USD

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