Stat-Attack

Following are some statistics related to Kuwait compiled from various sources including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, CIA Factbook, and other media outlets.

• Kuwait ranks first world-wide in percent of breeding birds under threat. As of 2000, 35 % of breeding birds in Kuwait are threatened. This is followed by the Phillipines (34.18%) and New Zealand (32.67%).
• As of 2003, Kuwait is second world-wide in total population sex ratio, meaning there are 1.52 males for each female. Qatar leads the list with 1.9 males for each female. You have been warned.
  
• In Tsunami aid, Kuwait is first world-wide in terms of funds pledged per capita at $45.80 per person. This is followed by Australia ($41.55 per person) and Norway ($38.56 per person).
• In crude oil refining capacity, Kuwait is first world-wide with a capactiy of 407.29 barrels per day per 1000 people, followed by Bahrain (373.03 barrels) and Singapore (282.08 barrels).
  
• Kuwait also leads in a number of health-related cateogries including migranes, congenital malformations, scarlet fever, bone disorders, anaemia, and endocrine disorders. 1990 anyone?