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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 480% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

7 976 700 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 63.8 years in Senegal.

76.9 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.4 years in Senegal.

31.2 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.25% in Senegal.

1.04%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 51.9% in Senegal.

95.6%
51.9%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Senegal the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 105/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 164/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Senegal 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; Senegal - January, February, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B51 USD - 67 USD
T98 USD - 135 USD

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