Kuwait: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Kuwait

Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City. It covers about 17,818 km² (6,880 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

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Kuwait at a glance

Official name
State of Kuwait
Capital
Kuwait City
Region
Western Asia (Asia)
Area
17,818 km² (6,880 sq mi)
Official language
Arabic
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك)
People
Kuwaiti
Calling code
+965
Internet domain
.kw
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.

Kuwait is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك).

The official language of Kuwait is Arabic.

Kuwait borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).