Country Facts:
United States vs. Kuwait

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of United States is 53362% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). 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 States - June, July, August; Kuwait - January, February, March, November, December.

Visa requirements

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