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Kuwait - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
State of Kuwait
Area in Km2
17,820
Population
4,187,161 population
Capital
Kuwait City
Religion
Muslim
Government
Unitary constitutional monarchy
Language
Official language
Arabic
Languages spoken
None
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+3
Currency
Currency
Kuwait dinar
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Possible terrorism risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed - capital punishment
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
By You
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+965
Internet availability
Cities only
Electricity
V
240
Hz
50