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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Turkey

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Turkey is 302 535 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 45.71% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
302 535 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Turkey has a coastline of 4 473.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
4 473.9 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 Turkey is Istanbul, where the population is 14 025 600.

7 976 700 ppl
14 025 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Turkey is Mount Ararat, which rises to a height of 16 854 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
16 854 ft
Mount Ararat

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Turkey the highest temperature was 119.8°F and was recorded in Mardin.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
119.8°F
Mardin

Lowest recorded temperature

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-58.5°F
Ardahan Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Turkey is home to 84 339 067 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
84 339 067 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 76.0 years in Turkey.

76.9 years
76.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 32.2 years in Turkey.

31.2 years
32.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.7% in Turkey.

1.04%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.7% in Turkey.

95.6%
96.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Turkey the primary language is Turkish.

spanish
turkish

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
39 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Turkey: 28 114 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
28 114 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY).

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COP
Colombian Peso
TRY
Turkish Lira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Turkey 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; Turkey - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B43 USD - 51 USD
T59 USD - 76 USD

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