Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Uruguay

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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