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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 245% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

1 993.4 mi
2 140.0 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 Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

7 976 700 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

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21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

76.9 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

31.2 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1% in Vietnam.

1.04%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 95.8% in Vietnam.

95.6%
95.8%

Language

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

spanish
vietnamese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

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COP
Colombian Peso
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOPVND

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B20 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 64 USD

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