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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Timor Leste

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Timor Leste is 5 743 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 7576% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
5 743 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Timor Leste has a coastline of 438.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
438.7 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 Timor Leste is Dili, where the population is 195 499.

7 976 700 ppl
195 499 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Timor Leste is Foho Tatamailau, which rises to a height of 9 721 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
9 721 ft
Foho Tatamailau

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Timor Leste - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Timor Leste is home to 1 318 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 318 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 69.6 years in Timor Leste.

76.9 years
69.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.6 years in Timor Leste.

31.2 years
19.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.19% in Timor Leste.

1.04%
2.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 68.1% in Timor Leste.

95.6%
68.1%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Timor Leste the primary language is Tetum, Portuguese.

spanish
tetum, portuguese

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Timor Leste, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
62 000 ppl
Ranking: 162/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Timor Leste: 4 140 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
4 140 Int$
Ranking: 155/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Timor Leste: 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 Timor Leste: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, I).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Timor Leste has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDCOPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Timor Leste - June, July, August.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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