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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Paraguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 181% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
157 048 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Paraguay has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 Paraguay is Asunción, where the population is 544 309.

7 976 700 ppl
544 309 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, which rises to a height of 2 762 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
2 762 ft
Cerro Peró

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Paraguay the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Lowest recorded temperature

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18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Paraguay is home to 7 132 538 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
7 132 538 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.1 years in Paraguay.

76.9 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.7 years in Paraguay.

31.2 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.15% in Paraguay.

1.04%
1.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 94.5% in Paraguay.

95.6%
94.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish, guarani

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Paraguay: 13 064 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
13 064 Int$
Ranking: 100/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Paraguay: Guarani (PYG).

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COP
Colombian Peso
PYG
Guarani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Paraguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPYGEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Paraguay - April, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B35 USD - 42 USD
T58 USD - 85 USD

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