Kuwait

Name: Kuwait
Address: West Asia, Kuwait

West Asia, Kuwait

Kuwait

People from Kuwait are called:

Male/General:

Kuwaiti

Pronunciation:

/kuːˈweɪti/

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Population:: 4,310,108 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kuwait
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'kūt', meaning 'fortress'. The demonym is 'Kuwaiti'.

About Kuwait

Capital city: Kuwait City.
Small but wealthy nation with significant oil reserves.
Constitutional emirate with elected parliament.
Invaded by Iraq in 1990, liberated in 1991 Gulf War.
Known for modern architecture and high standard of living.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Iraq

north of Kuwait

People are called:

Iraqi

Saudi Arabia

south of Kuwait

People are called:

Saudi

Iran

east of Kuwait

People are called:

Iranian

Quick Facts

Population:: 4,310,108 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kuwait
Region:: West Asia

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