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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 597% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

7 976 700 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 73.6 years in Suriname.

76.9 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 31 years in Suriname.

31.2 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.91% in Suriname.

1.04%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 94.4% in Suriname.

95.6%
94.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

spanish
dutch

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 141/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSRDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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)
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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 - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B32 USD - 44 USD
T124 USD - 145 USD

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