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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Rwanda

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Rwanda is 10 169 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 4235% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
10 169 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Rwanda 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 Rwanda is Kigali, where the population is 1 168 570.

7 976 700 ppl
1 168 570 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Rwanda is Mount Karisimbi, which rises to a height of 14 787 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
14 787 ft
Mount Karisimbi

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Rwanda is home to 12 952 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
12 952 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 65.5 years in Rwanda.

76.9 years
65.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.7 years in Rwanda.

31.2 years
19.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.8% in Rwanda.

1.04%
1.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 73.2% in Rwanda.

95.6%
73.2%

Language

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

spanish
french, kinyarwanda

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
987 000 ppl
Ranking: 138/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Rwanda: 2 213 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
2 213 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Rwanda: Rwanda Franc (RWF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
RWF
Rwanda Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDRWFEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Rwanda - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T64 USD - 88 USD

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