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
Other countries in Asia
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.