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Country Facts:
France vs. Colombia

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Colombia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 110% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
440 831 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
1 993.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

2 241 350 ppl
7 976 700 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, which rises to a height of 18 701 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
50 882 891 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.9 years in Colombia.

82.4 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 31.2 years in Colombia.

41.7 years
31.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.04% in Colombia.

0.33%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 95.6% in Colombia.

99.0%
95.6%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194

Currency

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

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
COP
Colombian Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; 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 United States (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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
B25 USD - 31 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD

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