Welcome to Kuwait 🇰🇼 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is State of Kuwait, and today around 4.9 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 17,818 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Kuwait: key statistics, an introduction to Kuwait City, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Kuwait
Geographically, Kuwait belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 17,818 km², which makes it the 158th largest country or territory on Earth.
Kuwait has a coastline as well as land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Kuwait City, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how kuwaiti life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 4.9 million people live in Kuwait, making it the 128th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Kuwait is called a Kuwaiti.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Kuwait — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD, symbol د.ك). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Kuwait is +965. Websites from the country typically use the .kw internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Kuwait are its flag, its capital Kuwait City, and its approximate population of 4.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Kuwait shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Kuwait
- Kuwait's flag emoji is 🇰🇼 — its two-letter country code is KW and its three-letter code is KWT.
- Kuwait covers 17,818 km², ranking 158th in the world by area.
- With about 4.9 million people, Kuwait holds the 128th spot in the world population ranking.
- Kuwait is a member state of the United Nations.
- Kuwait shares borders with 2 countries.
Kuwait — frequently asked questions
- 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 4,897,263 people, ranking 128th in the world.
- Where is Kuwait located?
- Kuwait is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Kuwait?
- The main language spoken in Kuwait is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Kuwait?
- Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
