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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Chad

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Chad is 495 755 mi². This means that the area of Chad is 12.46% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
495 755 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Chad 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 Chad is N’Djamena, where the population is 1 092 070.

7 976 700 ppl
1 092 070 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Chad is Emi Koussi, which rises to a height of 11 302 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
11 302 ft
Emi Koussi

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Chad the highest temperature was 117.7°F and was recorded in Faya-Largeau.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
117.7°F
Faya-Largeau

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Chad is home to 16 425 864 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
16 425 864 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 58.7 years in Chad.

76.9 years
58.7 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 16.1 years in Chad.

31.2 years
16.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 3.12% in Chad.

1.04%
3.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 22.3% in Chad.

95.6%
22.3%

Language

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

spanish
arabic, french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
119 800 ppl
Ranking: 156/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Chad: 1 602 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
1 602 Int$
Ranking: 185/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Chad: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

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COP
Colombian Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Chad 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; Chad - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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