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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Qatar

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 9755% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
4 473 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
349.8 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 Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

7 976 700 ppl
1 312 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, which rises to a height of 312 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
122.7°F
Doha

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
2 881 053 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.6 years in Qatar.

76.9 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 33.7 years in Qatar.

31.2 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.23% in Qatar.

1.04%
1.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 93.5% in Qatar.

95.6%
93.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Qatar the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 62/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
89 935 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
QAR
Qatari Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Qatar 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; Qatar - January, February, March, November, 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 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
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