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Kuwait quiz
Kuwait appears in 6 quizzes: flag, capital, one Explorer photo, the Asia map and one trivia question. Capital: Kuwait City.
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7 questions about Kuwait only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Kuwait at a glance
| Capital | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.2 million (2025 estimate), 133rd of 196 |
| Area | 17,818 km², 150th of 196 |
| People per km² | 178 |
| Land borders | Iraq (254 km), Saudi Arabia (221 km) |
| Coastline | 499 km |
| Highest point | 3.6 km W. of Al-Salmi Border Post, 300 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar |
| Flag colours | green, white, red and black |
| Independence | 1961, from the United Kingdom |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +965 |
| Terrain | Flat to slightly undulating desert plain |
| Climate | Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters |
| Where the name comes from | The name derives from the capital city, which comes from the Arabic al-kuwayt, itself a diminutive of the Hindustani term kut, meaning a fortress-like house |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Kuwait borders Iraq (254 km) and Saudi Arabia (221 km) and has 499 km of coast. By area Kuwait is 150th of 196 countries, just behind Fiji and ahead of Eswatini. Its highest point, 3.6 km W. of Al-Salmi Border Post, is only 300 m above the sea; 17 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
Kuwait's tallest tower, a 413-metre skyscraper with a twisted, sculpted form.
Photo: Zairon / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kuwait City is the capital of which Asian nation? | Kuwait |
| Kuwait City is the only capital of which country? | Kuwait |
| What currency does Kuwait use? | Dinar |
Kuwait, question by question
For Kuwait City, the wrong countries are Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The flag round shows the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Palestine next to Kuwait.
Trivia asks: “What currency does Kuwait use?” The answer is Dinar. Explorer has one Kuwait photo: Al Hamra Tower.
Every Kuwait question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
Which continent is Kuwait in?
Kuwait is in Asia.
What is the population of Kuwait?
About 3.2 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Kuwait?
Kuwait borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
What is the highest point in Kuwait?
3.6 km W. of Al-Salmi Border Post, at 300 m.
What is the official language of Kuwait?
Arabic.