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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Kuwait

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany 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

Germany vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 1904% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

1 484.5 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

3 562 170 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

81.3 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

47.8 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.2% in Kuwait.

-0.21%
1.2%

Literacy

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

99.0%
96.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Kuwait the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

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EUR
Euro
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany 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: Germany - May, 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 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
B71 USD - 88 USD
T128 USD - 164 USD
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