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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Kuwait

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada 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

Canada vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 55933% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

125 566.7 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

2 615 060 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
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Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

83.6 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

41.8 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.2% in Kuwait.

0.77%
1.2%

Literacy

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

99.0%
96.5%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Kuwait the primary language is Arabic.

english, french
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADKWD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
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