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Country Facts:
Colombia vs. Kuwait

Learn about the similarities and differences between Colombia 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

Colombia vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Colombia is 6307% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
440 831 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Colombia has a coastline of 1 993.4 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

1 993.4 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Colombia is Bogotá, with a population of about 7 976 700 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

7 976 700 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Colombia is Pico Simón Bolívar, its height is 18 701 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

18 701 ft
Pico Simón Bolívar
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In Colombia, the highest temperature ever measured was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

108.1°F
Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

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

Population

The population of Colombia is about 50 882 891, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
50 882 891 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Colombia and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

76.9 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 31.2 years in Colombia and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

31.2 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Colombia and 1.2% in Kuwait.

1.04%
1.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.6% in Colombia and 96.5% in Kuwait.

95.6%
96.5%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 978 000 ppl
Ranking: 61/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Colombia: 14 570 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

14 570 Int$
Ranking: 90/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

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COP
Colombian Peso
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Colombia 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: Colombia - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
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
B24 USD - 30 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD
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