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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 517% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

7 976 700 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.0 years in Syria.

76.9 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 23.5 years in Syria.

31.2 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -9.73% in Syria.

1.04%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 86.4% in Syria.

95.6%
86.4%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Syria the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

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COP
Colombian Peso
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSYPEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Syria - April, 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
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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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