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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Zambia

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

7 976 700 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

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.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 65.9 years in Zambia.

76.9 years
65.9 years

Average age

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

31.2 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 2.93% in Zambia.

1.04%
2.93%

Literacy

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

95.6%
86.7%

Language

In Colombia, the main language is Spanish, and in Zambia the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

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

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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COP
Colombian Peso
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

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).

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

Driving side

Colombia has right-hand traffic, Zambia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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)
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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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T62 USD - 96 USD

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