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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Tunisia

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 598% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
63 170 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Tunisia has a coastline of 713.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
713.3 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 Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

7 976 700 ppl
651 183 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi, which rises to a height of 5 066 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
5 066 ft
Jebel ech Chambi

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
131°F
Kebili

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
11 818 619 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.6 years in Tunisia.

76.9 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

31.2 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.75% in Tunisia.

1.04%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 81.8% in Tunisia.

95.6%
81.8%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
5 359 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
10 819 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Tunisia: Tunisian Dinar (TND).

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COP
Colombian Peso
TND
Tunisian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Tunisia 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; Tunisia - April, May, September.

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
B28 USD - 33 USD
T57 USD - 72 USD

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