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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Poland

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Poland is 120 726 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 265% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
120 726 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Poland has a coastline of 273.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
273.4 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 Poland is Warsaw, where the population is 1 735 440.

7 976 700 ppl
1 735 440 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Poland is Rysy (north-western peak), which rises to a height of 8 199 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 199 ft
Rysy (north-western peak)

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Poland the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Prószków.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
104.4°F
Prószków

Lowest recorded temperature

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-41.8°F
Siedlce

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Poland is home to 37 846 611 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
37 846 611 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.5 years in Poland.

76.9 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.9 years in Poland.

31.2 years
41.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.23% in Poland.

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.8% in Poland.

95.6%
99.8%

Language

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

spanish
polish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
16 722 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Poland: 34 406 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
34 406 Int$
Ranking: 43/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Poland: Zloty (PLN).

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COP
Colombian Peso
PLN
Zloty

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Poland 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; Poland - May, June, July, August.

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
B46 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 112 USD

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