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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Saudi Arabia is 830 000 mi². This means that the area of Saudi Arabia is 88.28% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
830 000 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Saudi Arabia has a coastline of 1 640.4 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 640.4 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 Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, where the population is 5 254 560.

7 976 700 ppl
5 254 560 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Saudi Arabia is Jabal Sawda, which rises to a height of 9 826 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 826 ft
Jabal Sawda

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Saudi Arabia the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in Jeddah.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
125.6°F
Jeddah

Lowest recorded temperature

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10°F
Turaif

Society

Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Saudi Arabia is home to 34 813 871 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
34 813 871 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.4 years in Saudi Arabia.

76.9 years
76.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 30.8 years in Saudi Arabia.

31.2 years
30.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.62% in Saudi Arabia.

1.04%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.6% in Saudi Arabia.

95.6%
97.6%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
17 994 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Saudi Arabia: 46 742 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
46 742 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Saudi Arabia: Saudi Riyal (SAR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SAR
Saudi Riyal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Saudi Arabia: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, G

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Saudi Arabia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSAREURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Saudi Arabia - January, February, 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 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 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
B26 USD - 32 USD
T63 USD - 85 USD
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