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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Colombia

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Colombia - comparison of geographical features.

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
440 831 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 993.4 mi

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.

8 630 000 ppl
7 976 700 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, which rises to a height of 18 701 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar

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.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department

Lowest recorded temperature

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
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Society

United Kingdom vs. Colombia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
50 882 891 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 76.9 years in Colombia.

81.3 years
76.9 years

Average age

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

40.6 years
31.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.04% in Colombia.

0.48%
1.04%

Literacy

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

99.0%
95.6%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 35/179

Economy

GDP per capita

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

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
14 570 Int$
Ranking: 39/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
COP
Colombian Peso

Practical information

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).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Colombia has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - 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 Poland (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
B356 PLN - 466 PLN
T607 PLN - 835 PLN
B95 PLN - 118 PLN
T247 PLN - 326 PLN

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