Kuwait 🇰🇼
Kuwait 🇰🇼: capital Kuwait City, population 4.3 million, located in Asia. Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KD). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kuwait City
- Population: 4.3 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KD)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: State of Kuwait
- Area: 17,818 km² (6,880 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Kuwaiti
- Internet domain: .kw
Fun Facts About Kuwait
- Has one of the highest-valued currencies in the world.
- Has no natural rivers or lakes.
- Oil was discovered here in 1938, transforming the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuwait known for?
Kuwait is known for several things — Has one of the highest-valued currencies in the world; Has no natural rivers or lakes; Oil was discovered here in 1938, transforming the country.
How big is Kuwait?
Kuwait covers about 17,818 square kilometers (6,880 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Kuwait landlocked?
No. Kuwait has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Kuwait called?
People from Kuwait are called Kuwaiti.
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
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