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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Yemen

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 116% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

1 993.4 mi
1 184.3 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 Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

7 976 700 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 67.2 years in Yemen.

76.9 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 19.8 years in Yemen.

31.2 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.93% in Yemen.

1.04%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 70.1% in Yemen.

95.6%
70.1%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Colombia, the main religion is Christianity; in Yemen, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 131/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 159/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Yemen: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, D, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDYEREURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Yemen - January, February, March, November, 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
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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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