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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. El Salvador

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of El Salvador is 8 124 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 5326% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
8 124 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while El Salvador has a coastline of 190.8 mi.

1 993.4 mi
190.8 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 El Salvador is San Salvador, where the population is 567 698.

7 976 700 ppl
567 698 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in El Salvador is Cerro El Pital, which rises to a height of 8 957 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 957 ft
Cerro El Pital

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. El Salvador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while El Salvador is home to 6 486 205 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
6 486 205 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.1 years in El Salvador.

76.9 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 27.7 years in El Salvador.

31.2 years
27.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.67% in El Salvador.

1.04%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 89.1% in El Salvador.

95.6%
89.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in El Salvador the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in El Salvador, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
1 402 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. El Salvador: 8 417 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
8 417 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). El Salvador: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in El Salvador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, El Salvador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; El Salvador - January, February, March, 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
B43 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 150 USD

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