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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Singapore

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Singapore is 276 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 159621% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Singapore has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
119.9 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 Singapore is Singapore, where the population is 5 535 000.

7 976 700 ppl
5 535 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Singapore is Bukit Timah, which rises to a height of 538 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
538 ft
Bukit Timah

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Singapore the highest temperature was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
96.8°F
Singapore

Lowest recorded temperature

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66.9°F
Singapore

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Singapore is home to 5 850 342 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
5 850 342 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 86.2 years in Singapore.

76.9 years
86.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 35.6 years in Singapore.

31.2 years
35.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.95% in Singapore.

1.04%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 97.5% in Singapore.

95.6%
97.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Singapore the primary language is Chinese, Malay, English.

spanish
chinese, malay, english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Singapore, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
12 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 24/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Singapore: 98 483 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
98 483 Int$
Ranking: 2/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SGD
Singapore Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Singapore has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Singapore - March, April, May, June, July.

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 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
B61 USD - 78 USD
T129 USD - 169 USD

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