Country Information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
| Country Codes | KW, KWT |
| Official Name | State of Kuwait |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Government Type | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) |
| Calling Code | +965 |
| Member Of | United Nations, Arab League, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) |
| Population | Approximately 4.3 million (as of 2023) |
| Total Area | Approximately 17,818 square kilometers |
| Highest Point | Mutla Ridge (306 meters or 1,004 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Persian Gulf (0 meters or 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | Estimated at around $30,000 USD (as of 2023) |
| Life Expectancy | Estimated at around 75 years (as of 2023) |
| Internet TLD | .kw |
Kuwait National Anthem
Al-Nasheed Al-Watani
Kuwait, my country, may you be safe and glorious!
May you always enjoy good fortune!
You are the cradle of my ancestors,
Who put down its memory.
With everlasting symmetry, showing all eternity,
Those Arabs were heavenly, Kuwait, my country,
May you be safe and glorious!
May you always enjoy good fortune!
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Kuwait Flag
The flag of Kuwait, adopted on September 7, 1961, replaced the red flag used under British protection. This change coincided with Kuwait’s independence from Britain in June 1961. The current flag is a significant symbol of the nation’s sovereignty and identity.
The design consists of a horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side. Each color carries its own meaning: green symbolizes the fertile land, white denotes peace, red signifies the blood shed in Kuwait’s fight for liberation, and black represents the defeat of the enemy.
This flag reflects Kuwait’s Pan-Arab colors, which are shared by several other Arab nations. These colors were popularized by the Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I and are based on a verse by Safi al-Din al-Hilli: “White are our deeds, black our battles, green our fields, and red our swords.”
Kuwait’s flag has played an important role in the nation’s history, especially during the Iraqi invasion in 1990. During the invasion and subsequent Gulf War, the flag became a symbol of resistance and national pride. Following the liberation in 1991, it was raised again, marking a significant moment of triumph and resilience in Kuwait’s history.
The flag’s design, devoid of traditional emblems, adopts a modern and unique composition, standing out among the flags of the world. It not only signifies the country’s past struggles and achievements but also represents its aspirations and commitment to peace and stability in the region.