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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Kuwait

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland 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

Switzerland vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 132% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

0.0 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

390 474 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

83.0 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

42.7 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.2% in Kuwait.

0.65%
1.2%

Literacy

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

99.0%
96.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Kuwait the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Switzerland 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: Switzerland - 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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
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