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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 29.46% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
650.0 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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

7 976 700 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

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-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

76.9 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 22 years in Pakistan.

31.2 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.99% in Pakistan.

1.04%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 58.0% in Pakistan.

95.6%
58.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

spanish
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Pakistan: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Pakistan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

PLNUSDPKREURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Pakistan - January, February, March, 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 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
B96 PLN - 120 PLN
T253 PLN - 334 PLN
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