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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Colombia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Colombia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Spain vs. Colombia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 126% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
440 831 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 993.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

3 165 240 ppl
7 976 700 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, which rises to a height of 18 701 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

117°F
Murcia
108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
50 882 891 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 76.9 years in Colombia.

82.2 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 31.2 years in Colombia.

43.9 years
31.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.04% in Colombia.

-0.03%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.6% in Colombia.

98.6%
95.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
COP
Colombian Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Colombia - January, February, 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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B23 EUR - 29 EUR
T58 EUR - 77 EUR

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