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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Sudan is 728 215 mi². This means that the area of Sudan is 65.19% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
728 215 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Sudan has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
530.0 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 Sudan is Omdurman, where the population is 2 805 400.

7 976 700 ppl
2 805 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Sudan is Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra), which rises to a height of 9 980 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 980 ft
Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra)

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Sudan the highest temperature was 121.5°F and was recorded in Dongola.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
121.5°F
Dongola

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Sudan is home to 43 849 260 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
43 849 260 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 66.8 years in Sudan.

76.9 years
66.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18.3 years in Sudan.

31.2 years
18.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.55% in Sudan.

1.04%
2.55%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 60.7% in Sudan.

95.6%
60.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Sudan the primary language is Arabic, English.

spanish
arabic, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
741 000 ppl
Ranking: 142/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Sudan: 4 244 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
4 244 Int$
Ranking: 153/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Sudan: Sudanese Pound (SDG).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SDG
Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Sudan 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; Sudan - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B23 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 80 USD
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