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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Solomon Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Solomon Islands is 11 157 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3851% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
11 157 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Solomon Islands has a coastline of 3 301.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
3 301.3 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 Solomon Islands is Honiara, where the population is 68 000.

7 976 700 ppl
68 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Solomon Islands is Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal, which rises to a height of 7 661 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 661 ft
Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Solomon Islands the highest temperature was 97°F and was recorded in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
97°F
Honiara, Guadalcanal Province

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Solomon Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Solomon Islands is home to 686 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
686 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.5 years in Solomon Islands.

76.9 years
76.5 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 23.5 years in Solomon Islands.

31.2 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.75% in Solomon Islands.

1.04%
1.75%

Literacy

95.6%
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Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Solomon Islands the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Solomon Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
21 600 ppl
Ranking: 171/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Solomon Islands: 2 618 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
2 618 Int$
Ranking: 171/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SBD
Solomon Islands Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Solomon Islands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G, I).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Solomon Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSBDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Solomon Islands - June, 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)
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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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