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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 84.23% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while South Sudan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

7 976 700 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

76.9 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

31.2 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 5.05% in South Sudan.

1.04%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 34.5% in South Sudan.

95.6%
34.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in South Sudan, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, South Sudan 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; South Sudan - 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
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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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