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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Reunion

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Reunion is 970 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 45346% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Reunion has a coastline of 128.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
128.6 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 Reunion is Saint-Denis, where the population is 145 238.

7 976 700 ppl
145 238 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Reunion is Piton des Neiges, which rises to a height of 10 069 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
10 069 ft
Piton des Neiges

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Reunion is home to 895 312 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
895 312 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 79.7 years in Reunion.

76.9 years
79.7 years

Average age

31.2 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.1% in Reunion.

1.04%
1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 88.9% in Reunion.

95.6%
88.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Reunion the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Reunion: 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 Reunion: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: E).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Reunion 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; Reunion - July, August, September.

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)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B70 USD - 82 USD
T127 USD - 151 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingRéunion National Park
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