What is the Capital of Kuwait?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Kuwait is Kuwait City. Kuwait is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 4,881,254. The official currency is the Kuwaiti dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Kuwait City at a glance
| Capital city | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait (State of Kuwait) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 4,881,254 (127th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| Calling code | +965 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Kuwait in context
- Kuwait covers 17,818 km², making it the 152nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 274 people per km² ranks 35th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
- With 4,881,254 people, Kuwait holds about 1.6% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Kuwait is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Kuwait — FAQ
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
Is Kuwait City the largest city in Kuwait?
Yes — Kuwait City is both the capital and the largest city of Kuwait.
What country is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City is the capital city of Kuwait.
What continent is Kuwait City in?
Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, is located in Asia.
Is Kuwait City the capital of Kuwait?
Yes — Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait (official name: State of Kuwait).
Kuwait City is the capital of which country?
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait, in Western Asia.
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