Kuwait at a Glance Location: Kuwait lies at the north western part of the Arabian Gulf which also borders it from the east. Kuwait is also bordered by Saudi Arabia from the south west, and Iraq from the north. As a result of its location, it is considered an access point to the north-eastern of Arabia. Area: 17,818 sq.km. Climate: Kuwait's climate is characterised by a long hot dry summer, and a short warm winter with intermittent rain. Population: 2,152,775 according to estimates of June 30, 1997, of whom 745,189 are Kuwaitis. National Day: February 25. Liberation Day: February 26. Religion: Islam. Language: Arabic. Capital: Kuwait City. Time: 3 hours ahead of GMT. Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar. Flag: Three horizontal bands, green at the top, white in the centre and red at the base, with a black section linking the three colours on the proximal side.

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