Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | Taiwan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | Republic of China |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Taipei |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 23° 40′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 121° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than Taiwan by 18,379 sq km. Kuwait is around 2.03 times smaller than Taiwan.
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 36,197 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 18,379 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 13,976 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 7,096 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.1 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | New Taipei City |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | Taiwanese, Formosan |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Standard Chinese |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 35.1 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan.
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | New Taiwan Dollar |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | TWD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +965 | +886 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .tw |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | TW |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | The National Anthem of the Republic of China |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Formosan Black Bear |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Formosan Blue Magpie |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Plum blossom |
National Sport  | Football | Baseball |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 01:40 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Kuwait is [01:40 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kuwait as of 2023 is estimated to be around 4,310,108, and the total population of Taiwan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,894,394.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 19,584,286 less people than Taiwan.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in Taiwan is 0.24%.
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 12.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 73 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 14.4 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 01:40 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 27.66 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.61 km/hr, 317 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 45 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 12.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kuwait, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 55.3 people per 100,000 people in Kuwait, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 50000 people per 100,000 people in Taiwan, are dying of Cancer, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Kuwait, spent [ 5.78% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Taiwan, spent [ 6.5% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 14.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kuwait, are 1.84 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Taiwan.
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