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Kuwait

الكويت

Western Asia, Asia

Arabic

Kuwait (الكويت) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 4,881,254 and an area of 17,818 km², the capital city is Kuwait City. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك KWD).

Quick Facts

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Kuwait City
Capital
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4,881,254
Population
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17,818 km²
Area
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د.ك KWD
Currency
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+965
Dial Code
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.kw
TLD

Economy

Kuwait has a GDP per capita of $32,718, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$32,718
GNI per Capita$40,770

Geography

Kuwait is located in Western Asia at coordinates 29.50°N, 45.75°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Mutla Ridge at 140 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates29.50°N, 45.75°E
🏔️ Highest PointMutla Ridge
140 m
TimezonesUTC+03:00
BordersIRQSAU

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Kuwait, including Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium with a capacity of 65,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumJaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
65,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuwait

What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
What is the population of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a population of approximately 4,881,254 people.
What currency does Kuwait use?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك KWD).
What language is spoken in Kuwait?
The official language of Kuwait is Arabic.
What is the area of Kuwait?
Kuwait covers a total area of 17,818 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Kuwait?
The GDP per capita of Kuwait is approximately $32,718.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)