Kuwait: flag, capital and key facts
Kuwait is a country in Asia whose capital is Kuwait City. It covers 17,818 km², making it the 152nd largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 4,270,563, 126th in the world. It shares a land border with 2 countries. Official currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
Key facts about Kuwait
| Capital | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4,270,563 (rank 126) |
| Land area | 17,818 km² (rank 152) |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| GDP per capita | 32,200 USD |
| Main languages | Arabic, English |
| ISO 3166-1 code | KW |
Which countries border Kuwait?
Kuwait shares a land border with 2 countries:
- Iraq — capital Baghdad
- Saudi Arabia — capital Riyadh
Play with Kuwait on Flagdle
Kuwait is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Kuwait City” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.