Kuwait
Capital
Kuwait City
Population
~4.3 million
Currency
Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Islam
- Climate
- Arid; hot summers and mild winters
Culture & History
Known for: its oil wealth, the Gulf War, high temperatures, and expat majority population
Also famous for: Kuwait Towers, Grand Mosque, and pearl diving history
Food: Machboos (spiced meat and rice)
Brief History
Ancient trade route; British protectorate; gained independence in 1961; major oil producer; experienced the Gulf War in 1990-1991