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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Somalia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 79.05% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 071.0 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 Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

7 976 700 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 55.3 years in Somalia.

76.9 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18.5 years in Somalia.

31.2 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.35% in Somalia.

1.04%
2.35%

Literacy

95.6%
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Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

spanish
somali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Somalia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCOPSOSEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Somalia - January, February.

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 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 - 29 USD
T62 USD - 81 USD
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