Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Kuwait

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of United Kingdom is 1261% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 96.5% in Kuwait.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Kuwait - January, February, March, November, December.

Visa requirements

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