Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Zambia

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 51.7% 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 16.9 years in Zambia.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 86.7% in Zambia.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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