Kuwait at a Glance

Kuwait at a Glance


Since ancient times, Kuwait has served as the gateway to the Middle East because of its geographical location. Kuwait has drawn upon the accumulated wisdom of countries around the world to power its own growth. In a few decades, after the discovery of oil, a nation of fishermen and traders has transformed into one of the richest and developed nations in the world offering state-of-the-art amenities, secure infrastructural facilities and technical excellence and is respected around the world.

The centuries have changed; the traditions have not. The country has modernised, but its people’s links with their heritage are as strong as ever. Travellers can look forward to wandering around mosques, souks and other sandy traces of bygone Bedouin days. Behind the glitzy opulence lies a deep sense of traditional values and warm Arabian hospitality.

  • Constitutional Hereditary Emirate, gained full independence in 1961
  • 6,880 sq miles (17,819 sq km)
  • 4.5 Million (growth rate: 1.5 %)
  • 254.1 per sq km
  • Kuwait City
  • Arabic (official), English
  • Kuwaiti Dinar
  • GMT + 3.