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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Kuwait

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

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Geography

Argentina vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 15503% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

3 100.0 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, with a population of about 2 890 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

2 890 150 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the highest temperature ever measured was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
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Society

Argentina vs. Kuwait - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

78.1 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

32.4 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.2% in Kuwait.

0.84%
1.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 96.5% in Kuwait.

99.0%
96.5%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Kuwait the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Kuwait, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Kuwait has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Kuwait - January, February, March, November, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
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