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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 123% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

7 976 700 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

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29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 77.4 years in Thailand.

76.9 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 39 years in Thailand.

31.2 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.26% in Thailand.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 93.8% in Thailand.

95.6%
93.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

spanish
thai

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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COP
Colombian Peso
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Thailand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Thailand - January, February, March, 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
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
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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