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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Papua New Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 147% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 201.3 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 Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

7 976 700 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

76.9 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

31.2 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

1.04%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

95.6%
64.2%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

spanish
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 127/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 137/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea 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; Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B79 USD - 97 USD
T108 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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