Kuwait: flag, capital and facts
Kuwait is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Kuwait City. Population — 4,897,263. Area — 17,818 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Kuwait
Green, white, and red with a black trapezoid by the pole.
The capital of Kuwait — Kuwait City
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait. The capital shares its name with the country — Kuwait City.
Facts about Kuwait
- Official name
- State of Kuwait
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 4,897,263
- Area
- 17,818 km²
- Currency
- KWD (د.ك)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 29.5°, 45.75°
How to remember the name
The nameKuwait means 'a fortress by the water'.
Did you know?
Kuwait is one of the most oil-rich countries in the world.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Kuwait — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Asia
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