Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Uruguay

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia and Uruguay by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Colombia vs. Uruguay - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 548% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

7 976 700 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

-
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

76.9 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

31.2 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0.26% in Uruguay.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 98.8% in Uruguay.

95.6%
98.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Uruguay has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDUYUEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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.
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
B44 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 172 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)