Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Saudi Arabia

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Saudi Arabia - January, February, November, December.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites