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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 89.19% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 728.7 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 Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

7 976 700 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

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-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

76.9 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

31.2 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and -0.49% in Ukraine.

1.04%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.8% in Ukraine.

95.6%
99.8%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

spanish
ukrainian

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 101/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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COP
Colombian Peso
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ukraine: 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, Ukraine 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; Ukraine - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B16 USD - 22 USD
T42 USD - 61 USD

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