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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Portugal

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Portugal is 35 556 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 1140% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
35 556 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Portugal has a coastline of 1 114.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 114.1 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 Portugal is Lisbon, where the population is 545 245.

7 976 700 ppl
545 245 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Portugal is Ponta do Pico on Pico Island, which rises to a height of 7 713 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 713 ft
Ponta do Pico on Pico Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Portugal the highest temperature was 117.3°F and was recorded in Amareleja, Beja.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
117.3°F
Amareleja, Beja

Lowest recorded temperature

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3.2°F
Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Portugal is home to 10 196 709 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
10 196 709 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.3 years in Portugal.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 44.6 years in Portugal.

31.2 years
44.6 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.1% in Portugal.

95.6%
96.1%

Language

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

spanish
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
9 957 000 ppl
Ranking: 29/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Portugal: 34 091 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
34 091 Int$
Ranking: 44/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Portugal: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Portugal 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; Portugal - 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
B56 USD - 68 USD
T93 USD - 123 USD

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