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Kuwait

Also known as: الكويت (Arabic), State of Kuwait, دَوْلَةُ الكويت (Arabic)

Country
Kuwait
دولة الكويت · Dawlat al-Kuwayt · State of Kuwait
Name Origin
Fortress by the Water
“Kuwait” Derived from Arabic “Kut” Meaning Fort or Fortress
Symbols
🦅 Falcon Emblem · Green-White-Red Flag · Arabian Gulf Heritage
Codes
KW · KWT
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.kw
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+965
International Calling Code
Currency
KWD · د.ك · Kuwaiti Dinar
Official Language
Kuwaiti Arabic Widely Spoken · English Common in Business & Commerce
Religion
Islam
Predominantly Sunni Muslim with Significant Shia Muslim Minority
Capital
Largest City
Government
Unitary Constitutional Monarchy with Emir-Dominant Executive System
Region
Middle East · Arabian Gulf · Northeastern Arabian Peninsula
Governorates
6 Governorates
Includes Al Asimah, Hawalli & Al Ahmadi · Muhafazat Further Divided Into Districts, Cities, Residential Areas & Municipal Zones
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)
Single National Time Zone
Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Emir
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Since December 16, 2023 · Emir of Kuwait · Head of State & Supreme Executive Authority of the Al-Sabah Dynasty
Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
Crown Prince
Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
Appointed June 2024 · Heir Apparent to the Emirate & Senior Member of the Al-Sabah Ruling Family
Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah
Prime Minister
Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah
Since April 15, 2024 · Head of Government · Appointed by the Emir to Lead the Cabinet & State Administration
Area
6,880 sq mi
17,818 km² · #157 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
4,300,000
#129 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
625/sq mi
241/km² · #56 of 197 Countries by Density
Demonym
Kuwaiti
Sheikhdom Founded
1752
Al Sabah Dynasty Established Rule Over Kuwait
Independence
June 19, 1961
Independence from the United Kingdom
Constitution
November 11, 1962
Constitution of Kuwait Promulgated
Kuwait Location
29.3117° N, 47.4818° E
Western Asia · Arabian Gulf · Northeastern Arabian Peninsula
Asia Globe
Continent
Kuwait City, Kuwait WEATHER
Governorates

Kuwait is a small country in the Middle East characterized by flat desert landscapes, sandy plains, and a coastline along the Persian Gulf.

📍 Kuwait is a small country located in the Middle East in Western Asia, situated at the northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula along the Persian Gulf. It is bordered by Iraq to the north and northwest and Saudi Arabia to the south, with a coastline along the Persian Gulf to the east.
Kuwait’s terrain is mostly flat and arid, consisting of desert plains with little natural vegetation. There are no major rivers, and the landscape is shaped by its dry climate. Its coastal location along the Persian Gulf has made it historically important for maritime trade, fishing, and oil transport. Today, Kuwait is known for its significant petroleum resources and strategic position in the region.
Capital
Kuwait City, Al Asimah
(مدينة الكويت، محافظة العاصمة)
👥~3,000,000
Largest Cities
Kuwait City, Al Asimah
(مدينة الكويت، محافظة العاصمة)
Hawalli, Hawalli
(حولي، محافظة حولي)
Salmiya, Hawalli
(السالمية، محافظة حولي)
Farwaniya, Farwaniya
(الفروانية، محافظة الفروانية)
Ahmadi, Ahmadi
(الأحمدي، محافظة الأحمدي)
Jahra, Jahra
(الجهراء، محافظة الجهراء)
Sabah Al Salem, Mubarak Al-Kabeer
(صباح السالم، محافظة مبارك الكبير)
Fahaheel, Ahmadi
(الفحيحيل، محافظة الأحمدي)
Mangaf, Ahmadi
(المنقف، محافظة الأحمدي)
Riggae, Farwaniya
(الرقعي، محافظة الفروانية)
Jabriya, Hawalli
(الجابرية، محافظة حولي)
Salhiya, Al Asimah
(الصالحية، محافظة العاصمة)
Dasman, Al Asimah
(دسمان، محافظة العاصمة)
Bayan, Hawalli
(بيان، محافظة حولي)
Mishref, Hawalli
(مشرف، محافظة حولي)
Khaitan, Farwaniya
(خيطان، محافظة الفروانية)
Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Farwaniya
(جليب الشيوخ، محافظة الفروانية)
Abdullah Al Salem, Al Asimah
(عبدالله السالم، محافظة العاصمة)
Shuwaikh, Al Asimah
(الشويخ، محافظة العاصمة)
Sulaibikhat, Al Asimah
(الصليبيخات، محافظة العاصمة)
Arabiya, Farwaniya
(العربية، محافظة الفروانية)
Andalus, Farwaniya
(الأندلس، محافظة الفروانية)
Raqqa, Mubarak Al-Kabeer
(الرقة، محافظة مبارك الكبير)
Eqaila, Ahmadi
(العقيلة، محافظة الأحمدي)
Subiya, Jahra
(الصبية، محافظة الجهراء)

What is an ISO Country Code?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as US, FR, or JP. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the country's ISO two-letter code.

ISO 3166-2 codes represent states, provinces, or regions. Example: US-AZ = Arizona CA-ON = Ontario Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: KW
ISO-3 Code: KWT
ISO Numeric Code: 414
KW Kuwait Flag Kuwait (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1F0 U+1F1FC
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🇰🇼 "النشيد الوطني الكويتي" – (Arabic) / "National Anthem of Kuwait"
• Lyrics written by Ahmad Meshari Al-Adwani
• Music composed by Ibrahim Al-Soula
• Adopted as Kuwait’s national anthem in 1978
Kuwait Flag Map

Unofficial Slogan:

«وطننا الحبيب، رمز الفخر وأساس المعرفة»

(Translated from Arabic: "Our Beloved Country, a Symbol of Pride and a Foundation of Knowledge")

For 2026, major national celebrations in Kuwait, including the 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day, are organized under the slogan: "Our Beloved Country, a Symbol of Pride and a Foundation of Knowledge".

Common Expression:

«يا الكويت، أفضل مكان على الإطلاق»

(Translated from Arabic: "O' Kuwait, the best place ever")

Other common expressions for national events include "O' Kuwait, the best place ever".

Kuwait National Anthem:

«النشيد الوطني»

(Translated from Arabic: "National Anthem")

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