Kuwait is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 4.3M and an area of 17,818 km². Its capital is Kuwait City, Arabic is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Kuwait is a member of OPEC.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalKuwait City
Population4.3M
Area17,818 km²
LanguageArabic
ReligionIslam
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyKuwaiti Dinar
GDP/capita$29000
Independence1961
Geography
Has coastlineHas desert
Oceans / SeasPersian Gulf
BordersIraq, Saudi Arabia
History & Culture
Ottoman Empire
Economy & Resources
EnergyOil, Natural gas
Memberships
OPEC
Arab League
🎯 How to identify Kuwait in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Kuwait efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of OPEC?
✅ Yes
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