Kuwait
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Capital
Kuwait City is the capital of the State of Kuwait.
Location and geography
Northeastern Arabian Peninsula, Western Asia Kuwait is located in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, in Western Asia,
bordered by:
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IraqSaudi ArabiaIraqArabian Gulf
Total Area
17,818 km²Landscape
Kuwait’s landscape is mostly flat desert with some low hills. It has a coastline with sandy beaches and a few small islands in the Arabian Gulf.Climate
It experiences a desert climate, characterized by very hot summers, mild winters, and low annual rainfall.Population
Total Population
~ 5 million (2025 estimate)Citizens
30%Expats
70%Government & Politics
Kuwait is a constitutional emirate with a parliamentary system. The Emir is the head of state and holds executive power, assisted by the Crown Prince and the Council of Ministers.
President
Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Emir of Kuwait)Vice President & Prime Minister
Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-SabahContact Information
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Official Language
ArabicNational Day
February 25Time Zone
UTC+3