Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait has been ruled by the AL-SABAH dynasty since the 18th century. The threat of Ottoman invasion in 1899 prompted Amir Mubarak AL-SABAH to seek pr ...
Longitude: 45.75
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Kuwait:
10,392.108 km
Terrain:
Flat to slightly undulating desert plain.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas.
Industries:
Petroleum, petrochemicals, cement, shipbuilding and repair, water desalination, food processing, construction materials.
Population: 3,138,355
Densest settlement is along the Persian Gulf, particularly in Kuwait City and on Bubiyan Island; significant population threads extend south and west along highways that radiate from the capital, particularly in the southern half of the country.
Area: 17,818 km2
slightly smaller than New Jersey
Strategic location at head of Persian Gulf.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic (official), English widely spoken
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kuwaiti dinar | د.ك |
Capital City: Kuwait City
Local time: Wednesday, December 10 at 7:31 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Kuwait is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, white and red, with a black trapezium superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This trapezium has its base on the hoist end and spans about one-fourth the width of the field.
Bordering Countries
Kuwait is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Kuwait
You're in for a treat! Kuwait is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful desert landscapes
- Modern architecture and shopping
- Extreme heat in summer
- Strict dress codes and regulations
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Kuwaiti cuisine features rice, meat, and spices.
- Popular dishes include machboos and harees.
- Freshly baked bread and Arabic coffee are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Kuwait Towers
- Explore the Grand Mosque
- Relax on the beaches of the Arabian Gulf
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