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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 322% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
9 403.8 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 Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

7 976 700 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

Lowest recorded temperature

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-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

76.9 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

31.2 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.28% in New Zealand.

1.04%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in New Zealand.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

spanish
english, maori

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 123/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in New Zealand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, New Zealand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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 Zealand - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B100 PLN - 125 PLN
T248 PLN - 330 PLN
B299 PLN - 373 PLN
T509 PLN - 633 PLN

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