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Country Facts:
France vs. Kuwait

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Kuwait - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of France is 2953% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

3 015.5 mi
310.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

2 241 350 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
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Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

82.4 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

41.7 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.2% in Kuwait.

0.33%
1.2%

Literacy

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

99.0%
96.5%

Language

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

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arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 95/194

Currency

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

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EUR
Euro
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

France 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: France - 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
B76 USD - 90 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD
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