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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 379% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

7 976 700 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

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-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.3 years in Romania.

76.9 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.5 years in Romania.

31.2 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.38% in Romania.

1.04%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.8% in Romania.

95.6%
98.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

spanish
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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COP
Colombian Peso
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Romania: 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, Romania 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; Romania - 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)
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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 - 59 USD
T78 USD - 109 USD

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