Country Facts

• Full name: The State of Kuwait
• Population: 3 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Kuwait
• Area: 17,818 sq km (6,880 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Dinar = 1000 fils
• Main exports: Oil
• GNI per capita: US $38,420 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .kw
• International dialling code: +965

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