The Gulf emirate where oil wealth meets Bedouin heritage — the futuristic Kuwait Towers, old dhow harbor, gold and spice souks, and the friendliest hospitality in the Arab world.
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Population
- 4,881,254
- Area
- 17,820 km²
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
- GDP
- $153,101M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Machboos
Annual visitors
2,161,000 (2020)
Safety
Very low (0.25/100k)
Big Mac
$4.54
Avg temp
26.3°C
Religion
Islam
Coast
Coastal
☎ Ambulance 777
Travel guide
Kuwait (Arabic: الكويت) is a monarchy situated at the Persian Gulf, nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Historically, Kuwait was a strategic trade port between Mesopotamia, India, and Persia. Like many of its neighbours, Kuwait is endowed with oil and gas wealth.
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Best time to visit
November–March is the best period with temperatures of 15–25°C. April and October are shoulder months. May–September is extremely hot (45–50°C). Ramadan is a cultural highlight but affects restaurant hours.
Visa
Most nationalities including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia require a visa. Citizens of GCC countries enter freely. An e-Visa is available for many nationalities at evisa.moi.gov.kw.
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