Country Facts:
United States vs. Colombia

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of United States is 734% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 31.2 years in Colombia.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). 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 States - June, July, August; Colombia - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

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