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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Sweden

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 154% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 999.6 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 Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

7 976 700 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

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-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 82.6 years in Sweden.

76.9 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.1 years in Sweden.

31.2 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.74% in Sweden.

1.04%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Sweden.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Sweden the primary language is Swedish.

spanish
swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 154/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Sweden 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; Sweden - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B54 USD - 69 USD
T135 USD - 185 USD

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