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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Vatican

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Vatican is 0.19 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 232016216% larger.

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

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Vatican has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
0.0 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 Vatican is Vatican City, where the population is 839.

7 976 700 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Vatican is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 246 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
246 ft
unnamed location

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Vatican is home to 801 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
801 ppl

Life expectancy

76.9 years
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Average age

31.2 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 0% in Vatican.

1.04%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 99.0% in Vatican.

95.6%
99.0%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Vatican the primary language is Italian, Latin.

spanish
italian, latin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
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Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Vatican: Euro (EUR).

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COP
Colombian Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Vatican: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: F, L).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: F, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Vatican - April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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
B25 USD - 31 USD
T61 USD - 82 USD
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