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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 192% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

7 976 700 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

Highest recorded temperature

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

76.9 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

31.2 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

1.04%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

95.6%
86.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
COP
Colombian Peso
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZWLEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Colombia - January, February, December; Zimbabwe - 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 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 29 USD
T61 USD - 81 USD
B48 USD - 61 USD
T104 USD - 169 USD

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