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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 3055% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

7 976 700 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

76.9 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

31.2 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.04% in Taiwan.

1.04%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.5% in Taiwan.

95.6%
98.5%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

spanish
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B43 USD - 53 USD
T84 USD - 102 USD

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