Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Colombia

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 371% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 31.2 years in Colombia.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 95.6% in Colombia.

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Colombia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites