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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Turks and Caicos Islands

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Turks and Caicos Islands 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. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Turks and Caicos Islands is 366 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 120346% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Turks and Caicos Islands has a coastline of 241.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
241.7 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 Turks and Caicos Islands is Five Cays, where the population is 5 094.

7 976 700 ppl
5 094 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Turks and Caicos Islands is Blue Hills on Providenciales, which rises to a height of 161 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
161 ft
Blue Hills on Providenciales

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Turks and Caicos Islands is home to 38 717 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
38 717 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 80.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

76.9 years
80.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 34.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

31.2 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.91% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

1.04%
1.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.0% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

95.6%
98.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Turks and Caicos Islands the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Turks and Caicos Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
386 000 ppl
Ranking: 153/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Turks and Caicos Islands: 22 277 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
22 277 Int$
Ranking: 166/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Turks and Caicos Islands: US Dollar (USD).

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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 Turks and Caicos Islands: 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, Turks and Caicos Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Turks and Caicos Islands - January, February, March.

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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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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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