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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Trinidad and Tobago

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Trinidad and Tobago is 1 981 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 22153% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
1 981 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Trinidad and Tobago has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

1 993.4 mi
224.9 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 Trinidad and Tobago is Chaguanas, where the population is 83 516.

7 976 700 ppl
83 516 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Trinidad and Tobago is El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad, which rises to a height of 3 084 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
3 084 ft
El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Colombia vs. Trinidad and Tobago - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Trinidad and Tobago is home to 1 399 488 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
1 399 488 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 74.9 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

76.9 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 37.8 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

31.2 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.28% in Trinidad and Tobago.

1.04%
-0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Trinidad and Tobago.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Trinidad and Tobago the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Trinidad and Tobago, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
440 000 ppl
Ranking: 126/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Trinidad and Tobago: 25 014 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
25 014 Int$
Ranking: 61/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
TTD
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Trinidad and Tobago: frequency and voltage are 115V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
115V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Trinidad and Tobago has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPTTD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Trinidad and Tobago - January, February, March, April, May.

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
B67 USD - 81 USD
T131 USD - 186 USD

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