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State of Kuwait

Official nameState of Kuwait
CapitalKuwait City
RegionAsia — Western Asia
Area17,818 km²
LandlockedNo
LanguagesArabic
CurrenciesKuwaiti dinar (د.ك)
DemonymKuwaiti
Approx. coordinates29.5°, 45.75°

Kuwait is a country in Western Asia, part of the broader Asia region. Kuwait City serves as the capital city of Kuwait, which has at least one coastline. It covers approximately 17,818 km², and the main language is Arabic, with the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك) as its currency. Kuwait borders 2 countries on land, one of the details that can help identify it by outline alone.

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Countries bordering Kuwait

Kuwait shares a land border with 2 countries.