Overview
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. With a coastline of approximately 500 km (311 mi), it is situated at the head of the Persian Gulf in the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Kuwait is geographically the closest Gulf country to mainland Iran (separated only by a small Iraqi coastline). The country is a small city-state; most of the population reside in the urban agglomeration of Kuwait City, the capital and largest city. As of 2024, Kuwait has a population of 4.82 million, of which 1.53 million are Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.29 million are foreign nationals from over 100 countries. In.
Historical Periods
State of Kuwait (1961–1972)
1961 CE – 1972 CE
Capital: Kuwait CityArea: 14,137 km²
State of Kuwait (1973–1986)
1973 CE – 1986 CE
Capital: Kuwait CityArea: 17,342 km²
State of Kuwait (1987–1989)
1987 CE – 1989 CE
Capital: Kuwait CityArea: 17,342 km²