Kuwait is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City, with a population of approximately 4.3M and a total area of 17,818 kmยฒ. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).
Kuwait covers an area of 17,818 kmยฒ with a population density of 241/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $136B ($31,628 per capita) and gained independence in 1961. It has a coastline of 499 km.
Kuwait's currency โ the Kuwaiti Dinar โ is the world's highest-valued currency unit. The country sits on 6% of the world's oil reserves despite being smaller than New Jersey.
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The iconic three towers on the Gulf โ symbol of Kuwait's oil wealth and modernity
One of the largest mosques in the Gulf, accommodating 10,000 worshippers
A memorial to Kuwait's resistance fighters who died defending their homes in 1991
A historically rich island with Bronze Age ruins and Greek-era remains off Kuwait City
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
The official language(s) of Kuwait are Arabic.
The population of Kuwait is approximately 4.3M.
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).
Kuwait is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Kuwait has a GDP of $136B, with a GDP per capita of $31,628.
The best time to visit Kuwait is NovemberโMarch. The climate is Hot desert, very hot summers, mild winters.
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