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Kuwait

LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY

The State of Kuwait is located to the Northwest of the Arabian Gulf, between latitudes °28.30′ – °30.06′ north and between longitudes °46.30′ -°48.30′ east. To the North and Northwest, it shares the borders with the Republic of Iraq, to the South and Southwest with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the East with the Arabian Gulf. Due to the strategic location, it is considered a natural Gateway to the Northeast of the Arabian Peninsula which gave it a long-standing Commercial Importance. Due to Kuwait’ s Location in a desert Geographic Region, its Climate is characterized by Long Dry hot summer and Short warm – Sometimes Rainy – winter. Occasionally, Winds blow Dust Storms during Summer Months along with a Rise in Humidity

The State of Kuwait

Language

Arabic

 

Currency

Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)

GDP

163704878875.85 US$ (2023)

 

GDP per capita

33729.7985494456 US$ (2023)

 

Exports of goods and services

110924408163.265 US$ (2022)

Chambers

Imports of goods and services

55913469387.7551 US$ (2022)

 

Chambers Names

Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Capital

Kuwait City

Surface area (sq. km)

17818

Population, total

4853420 (2023)

Source of Data

World Bank – Kuwait Government Online HomePage

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