THE COUNTRY

Kuwait acquired independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq in August 1990 but liberated by a US-led UN coalition in February 1991. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since 1991 and reestablished an elected legislature.

Kuwait Towers;
Al Kout Beach;
Dhow Harbor;
Katara Cultural Village;
Failaka Island,
Grand Mosque

Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
Finest Onboard Catering
Ground Transport and Yachts
Luxury Villa & House Rentals
Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
Customized Global Services

TO BE KNOWN

The State's Capital

Kuwait City
Time Zone

UTC +3
Telephone Code

965
Total Area

17 818 Km2
Population

3 103 580 (2023 est.)
Main Languages

Arabic, English widely spoken
Currency

Kuwaiti dinars (KD)
GDP Per Capita

USD 43900
Airports

7
Heliports

4

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Climate

Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters

Ethnic Groups

Kuwaiti 30.4%, other Arab 27.4%, Asian 40.3%, African 1%

Cultural Practices

Giving or receiving gifts with your left hand is considered disrespectful.

Traditional Cuisine

Machboos (or Machboos laham) — mutton accompanied with rice cooked in the meat’s broth and a mixture of onions, raisins, and yellow split peas

National Economy

Small, high-income, oil-based Middle East economy; renewable energy proponent; regional finance and investment leader; maintains oldest sovereign wealth fund; emerging space and tourism industries; mid-way through 25-year development program