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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Panama

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1414% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 547.2 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 Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

7 976 700 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
104°F
San Francisco

Lowest recorded temperature

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35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.5 years in Panama.

76.9 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 30.1 years in Panama.

31.2 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.16% in Panama.

1.04%
1.16%

Literacy

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

95.6%
95.7%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Panama - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B36 USD - 48 USD
T113 USD - 143 USD

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