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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Oman

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Oman is 119 499 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 269% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
119 499 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Oman has a coastline of 1 299.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 299.9 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 Oman is Muscat, where the population is 1 208 110.

7 976 700 ppl
1 208 110 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Oman is Jabal Shams, which rises to a height of 9 872 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 872 ft
Jabal Shams

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Oman is home to 5 106 626 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 106 626 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.6 years in Oman.

76.9 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 26.2 years in Oman.

31.2 years
26.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.89% in Oman.

1.04%
1.89%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 95.7% in Oman.

95.6%
95.7%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
1 897 000 ppl
Ranking: 124/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Oman: 28 508 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
28 508 Int$
Ranking: 134/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Oman: Rial Omani (OMR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
OMR
Rial Omani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Oman: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Oman 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; Oman - January, February, March, November, 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 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 - 83 USD
B51 USD - 67 USD
T87 USD - 124 USD

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