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Country in West Asia
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. With a coastline of approximately 500 km (311 mi), it is situated at the head of the
Kuwait
Capital and largest city of Kuwait
Kuwait City (/kʊˈweɪt/ ; Arabic: مدينة الكويت, romanised: Madinat al-Kuwayt) is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. Located at the heart of the country
Kuwait_City
Beginning of the 1990–1991 Gulf War
invasion of Kuwait, codenamed Project 17, began on 2 August 1990 and marked the beginning of the Gulf War. After defeating the State of Kuwait on 4 August
Iraqi_invasion_of_Kuwait
Head of state of Kuwait
State of Kuwait (Arabic: أمير دولة الكويت) is the monarch and head of state of Kuwait, and is the country's most powerful office. The emirs of Kuwait are members
Emir_of_Kuwait
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
Iraq annexing Kuwait's territories establishing Basra Governorate in the north and Kuwait Governorate in the south. The invasion of Kuwait was met with
Gulf_War
Kuwaiti sports club
Kuwait Sports Club, also known as Al-Kuwait, (Arabic: نادي الكويت الرياضي) is a Kuwaiti professional football club based in Kuwait City. They have won
Kuwait_SC
National airline of Kuwait
Kuwait Airways (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية الكويتية, al-Ḫuṭūṭ al-Jawiyyah al-Kuwaītiyyah) is the flag carrier of Kuwait, wholly owned by the government of Kuwait
Kuwait_Airways
Topics referred to by the same term
person from Kuwait, or of Kuwaiti descent, see Demographics of Kuwait Kuwaiti Arabic, the dialect of Gulf Arabic spoken in Kuwait Kuwaiti Persian, a dialect
Kuwaiti
International airport serving Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport (Arabic: مطار الكويت الدولي, IATA: KWI, ICAO: OKKK) is an international airport located in the Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait
Kuwait_International_Airport
Currency of Kuwait
The Kuwaiti dinar (Arabic: دينار كويتي, code: KWD) is the currency of Kuwait. It is sub-divided into 1,000 fulūs. As of 2026[update], the Kuwaiti dinar
Kuwaiti_dinar
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Kuwait in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Kuwait is a country in West Asia. Kuwait may also refer to: Kuwait Governorate, 1990–1991, a post-annexation
Kuwait_(disambiguation)
Sheikhdom (1871–1961)
The Emirate of Kuwait (Arabic: إمارة الكويت, romanized: Imārat al-Kūwayt), also known as Koweit or Koweyt in British writings, was an Emirate under the
Emirate_of_Kuwait
Combined military forces of Kuwait
forces of the State of Kuwait. They consist of the Kuwait Air Force, the Kuwait Land Forces, the Kuwait Naval Force & the Kuwait National Guard. The governing
Kuwait_Armed_Forces
National association football team
The Kuwait national football team (Arabic: منتخب الكويت لكرة القدم, romanized: muntakhab alkuayt likurat alqadam) represents Kuwait in international football
Kuwait_national_football_team
Retaliatory strikes in the 2026 Iran war
of retaliatory strikes on American and Kuwaiti targets within Kuwait. 28 February Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport and the Ali Al Salem
Kuwait_in_the_2026_Iran_war
Kuwait has a petroleum-based economy that is classified as emerging and high-income. By various per-capita measures of economic output, Kuwait is one of
Economy_of_Kuwait
is the second-largest religion in Kuwait. In 2020, there were an estimated 289 Christian Kuwaitis residing in Kuwait, along with an estimated 837,585 non-citizen
Christianity_in_Kuwait
Head of government of Kuwait
minister of Kuwait is the head of government of Kuwait. As the third most powerful official in the country, following the emir of Kuwait and Speaker of
Prime_Minister_of_Kuwait
flag of Kuwait (Arabic: علم الكويت) was adopted on 7 September 1961, and officially hoisted 24 November 1961. Before 1961, the flag of Kuwait was red
Flag_of_Kuwait
Oil wells burned by the Iraqi military during the Gulf War
The Kuwaiti oil fires were caused by the Iraqi military setting fire to a reported 605 to 732 oil wells along with an unspecified number of oil-filled
Kuwaiti_oil_fires
Iraqi governorate within occupied Kuwaiti territory (1990–1991)
brief puppet state of the Republic of Kuwait. The Kuwait Governorate consisted of most of the occupied Kuwaiti territory, with the exclusion of the northern
Kuwait_Governorate
Iraqi puppet state during the Gulf War (1990)
Ba'athist Kuwait, officially the Republic of Kuwait, was a short-lived Ba'athist rival puppet state formed in the aftermath of the invasion of Kuwait by Ba'athist
Republic_of_Kuwait
Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf. The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since
History_of_Kuwait
Iraq, Israel, Palestine, countries around the Persian Gulf (particularly Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates), and other countries
Casualties of the 2026 Iran war
Casualties_of_the_2026_Iran_war
Road in Iraq
al-mawt) is a six-lane highway connecting Kuwait and Iraq, officially known as Highway 80. It runs from Kuwait City to the border town of Safwan in Iraq
Highway_of_Death
Emigration during and after the Gulf War
Palestinian expulsion from Kuwait took place during and after the Gulf War. There were approximately 357,000 Palestinians living in Kuwait before the country
Expulsion of Palestinians from Kuwait (1990–91)
Expulsion_of_Palestinians_from_Kuwait_(1990–91)
of the population of Kuwait (Arabic: سكان الكويت). Expatriates account for around 60% of Kuwait's total population, with Kuwaitis constituting 38%-42%
Demographics_of_Kuwait
National building, water tank, restaurant in Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Kuwait Towers are a group of three thin towers in Kuwait City, standing on a promontory into the Persian Gulf. They were the sixth, and last, group
Kuwait_Towers
Air warfare branch of Kuwait's armed forces
The Kuwait Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية الكويتية, romanized: al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Kuwaitiya) is the air arm of the Armed Forces of Kuwait. The Air
Kuwait_Air_Force
Human rights in Kuwait are a topic of significant concern. Most recently, Kuwait has been facing significant criticism for its citizenship revocation policy
Human_rights_in_Kuwait
Kuwaiti architecture is a style of architecture unique to Kuwait, a country founded in the early 18th century. Before the discovery of oil, Kuwait has
Architecture_of_Kuwait
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
Kurdish rebels who had sided with Iran. Later, he accused his former ally Kuwait of slant-drilling Iraq's oil reserves and subsequently invaded the country
Saddam_Hussein
football is the most popular sport in Kuwait, followed by basketball and cricket. Additional sports on the rise in Kuwait include powerboating, handball, field
Sport_in_Kuwait
Sovereign wealth fund of Kuwait
The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is the State owned sovereign wealth fund of the State of Kuwait, managing the state's reserve and the state's future
Kuwait_Investment_Authority
This is a list of universities and colleges in Kuwait: Government Universities: Kuwait University (KU) Abdullah Al Salem University (AASU) Private Universities:
List of universities in Kuwait
List_of_universities_in_Kuwait
Kuwaiti multi-sports club
based in Mansuriya district of Kuwait City. The most notable section is its professional football team in the Kuwait Premier League. Al-Arabi SC was
Al-Arabi_SC_(Kuwait)
Award
The Kuwait Liberation Medal (Arabic: وسام التحرير Wisām al-Taḥrīr, English: Liberation Medal, lit. 'Medal of Liberation') is a medal created in 1994 that
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
Kuwait_Liberation_Medal_(Kuwait)
The Kuwaiti modern art movement emerged in the 1930s, Kuwait has the oldest modern arts movement in the Arabian Peninsula. Kuwait is home to more than
Art_of_Kuwait
not currently observe daylight saving time. http://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/kuwait/kuwait-city Time zone in Kuwait City, Kuwait v t e v t e v t e
Time_in_Kuwait
Kuwait is a country in West Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait is located at the far northwestern corner of the Persian
Geography_of_Kuwait
Telecommunications in Kuwait provides information about the telephone, Internet, radio, and television infrastructure in Kuwait. Telephones - main lines
Telecommunications_in_Kuwait
Maritime branch of Kuwait's military
The Kuwait Navy Force (Arabic: القوة البحرية الكويتية, romanized: Al-Quwwat Al-Bahriyah Al-Kuwaitiyah), is the sea-based component of the Kuwait Armed
Kuwait_Naval_Force
Kuwait follows the "civil law system" modeled after the French legal system. Kuwait's legal system is largely secular. Sharia law governs only family
Legal_system_of_Kuwait
Football league
division of the Kuwait football pyramid system. Formed in 1961, Kuwait SC holds the best record in the competition, having won 21 times. Al-Kuwait Al Arabi Al-Qadsia
Kuwait_Premier_League
International football competition
2026 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City, Kuwait, with Kuwaiti club Al-Kuwait defeating Cambodian club Svay Rieng 4–3 to win their
2025–26_AFC_Challenge_League
Prostitution in Kuwait is illegal, but common. Most of the prostitutes are foreign nationals. Law enforcement usually deports prostitutes or makes them
Prostitution_in_Kuwait
Tourism in Kuwait is an important component of the country's economy, and includes both domestic and international tourism. In 2018, the tourist industry
Tourism_in_Kuwait
significant minority in Kuwait. In 2001, the US Department of State reported that there were 300,000 Shia Kuwaiti citizens and 820,000 Kuwaiti citizens in total
Shia_Islam_in_Kuwait
Topics referred to by the same term
Kuwait Open may refer to: Kuwait PSA Cup, a men's squash tournament formerly known as the Kuwait Open Kuwait Open (table tennis), a table tennis tournament
Kuwait_Open
Newspapers in Kuwait are published in English, French and Urdu, in addition to Arabic. The number of newspapers published reached the peak in 2009, when
List_of_newspapers_in_Kuwait
Kuwait is divided into six governorates, and in each there are several areas (Arabic: مناطِق). They are much less commonly called by other names such as
Areas_of_Kuwait
This is a list of holidays in Kuwait. Some dates given are according to the solar Gregorian calendar widely used internationally and some dates are according
Public_holidays_in_Kuwait
Kingdom to Kuwait is the United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the State of Kuwait, and head of the UK's diplomatic mission in Kuwait. The
List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Kuwait
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_Kingdom_to_Kuwait
The Kuwait national under-17 football team is the youth association football team representing Kuwait in youth competitions and it is controlled by the
Kuwait national under-17 football team
Kuwait_national_under-17_football_team
Association football club in Kuwait
الرياضي) is a Kuwaiti professional football club, founded on 8 June 1965, and based in Farwaniya. The team has participated in the Kuwait Premier League
Al_Nasr_SC_(Kuwait)
country, local transport in Kuwait is largely road-based with one car for every 2.25 people. Bus services make up Kuwait's entire public transport network
Transport_in_Kuwait
Qusūr (Arabic: القصور, romanized: palaces) is an area in Kuwait City, located in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate in Kuwait. v t e
Qusour,_Kuwait
Area in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait
the agglomeration of Kuwait City, Kuwait. The Ghazali Expressway passes to the west of the district and the road leading to Kuwait International Airport
Farwaniya,_Kuwait
following are the Kuwait national football team results in its official international matches. Win Draw Loss FIFA.com World Football Elo Ratings: Kuwait
Kuwait national football team results
Kuwait_national_football_team_results
Kuwaiti telecommunications company
Ooredoo Kuwait, formerly known as Wataniya Telecom, is a telecommunications company in Kuwait owned by the Ooredoo group. Its operations began in December
Ooredoo_Kuwait
Branch of Kuwait's military
The Kuwait Land Forces (Arabic: القوات البرية الكويتية), established in 1949, is Land warfare and the oldest branch among the Armed Forces of Kuwait. Its
Kuwait_Land_Forces
Kuwaiti citizens of Iranian descent
'Ajam of Kuwait (Arabic: عيم الكويت), also known as Persian Kuwaitis, are Kuwaiti citizens of Iranian descent. The majority of Shia Kuwaiti citizens are
'Ajam_of_Kuwait
There are a large number of expatriates in Kuwait, with most residing in the capital of Kuwait City. Expatriates are primarily attracted by the employment
Expatriates_in_Kuwait
Stateless people in the Arab Gulf States
Bedoon issue in Kuwait is sectarian in nature. Kuwait has the largest stateless population in the entire region. Most stateless Bedoon of Kuwait belong to the
Bedoon
National association football team
Kuwait Football Association. AFC U-20 Asian Cup Oman v Kuwait Kuwait v Saudi Arabia Kuwait v Yemen Northern Mariana Islands v Kuwait Kuwait
Kuwait national under-20 football team
Kuwait_national_under-20_football_team
Kuwaiti sports club
Al-Fahaheel is a Kuwaiti multi-sports club based in Kuwait City. Founded on 19 April 1964, the club competes in the Kuwait Premier League. Kuwait Emir Cup: 1
Al-Fahaheel_SC
Suspended unicameral legislature of Kuwait
(Arabic: مجلس الأمة, Majlis al-ʾUmma) was the unicameral legislature of Kuwait. It was typically composed of 50 elected members and 16 directly appointed
National_Assembly_(Kuwait)
Bilateral relations
Kuwait–United States relations refer to the bilateral relations between Kuwait and the United States. Kuwait is a designated major non-NATO ally of the
Kuwait–United States relations
Kuwait–United_States_relations
Religion in Kuwait (total residents, 31 December 2020) Islam (74.6%) Christianity (18.2%) Other (7.20%) Islam is the official religion in Kuwait, and the
Religion_in_Kuwait
Football league season
2025–26 Kuwaiti Premier League (also known as Zain Premier League) is the 64th edition of the Kuwait Premier League, the top-tier of Kuwaiti football
2025–26 Kuwaiti Premier League
2025–26_Kuwaiti_Premier_League
Persian variety historically spoken in Kuwait
Kuwaiti Persian, known in Kuwait as ʿīmi (sometimes spelled Eimi) is a combination of different varieties of the Persian language and Achomi language historically
Kuwaiti_Persian
District in Capital Governorate, Kuwait
(Arabic: شرق, romanized: Šarq) is a historic waterfront district of Kuwait City. It is Kuwait City's oldest neighborhood although most pre-oil buildings were
Sharq,_Kuwait
Events in the year 2026 in Kuwait. Source: 1 January – New Year's Day 16 January – The Prophet's Ascension 25 February – National Day 26 February – Liberation
2026_in_Kuwait
Military unit
The Kuwait National Guard (KNG) (Arabic: الحرس الوطني الكويتي) is a paramilitary and gendarmerie branch of the Kuwait Armed Forces. The National Guard
Kuwait_National_Guard
Kuwaiti football club
Tadhamon SC (also Al Tadamon) is a Kuwaiti professional football club based in Al Farwaniya. It was founded in 1965. Kuwaiti Division One Champions (4): 1966–67
Al-Tadamon_SC_(Kuwait)
Post-WW1 conflict in Kuwait
The Kuwait–Najd War erupted in the aftermath of World War I. The war occurred due to Ibn Saud of Najd's desire to annex Kuwait. The sharpened conflict
Kuwait–Najd_War
1991 ground offensive into Iraqi-occupied Kuwait
The Liberation of Kuwait campaign was between 24 and 28 February 1991, consisting of a major ground offensive into Iraqi-occupied Kuwait following the successful
Liberation_of_Kuwait_campaign
Public university in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait University (Arabic: جامعة الكويت, romanized: Jāmiʻat al-Kuwayt, abbreviated as Kuniv) is a public university located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Kuwait
Kuwait_University
International border
The Iraq – Kuwait border is 254 km (158 mi) in length and runs from the tripoint with Saudi Arabia in the west to the Persian Gulf coast in the east. The
Iraq–Kuwait_border
State-owned oil company of Kuwait
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Arabic: مؤسسة البترول الكويتية; KPC) is Kuwait's national state-owned oil company, headquartered in Kuwait City. The activities
Kuwait_Petroleum_Corporation
are notable and are either born in Kuwait, of Kuwaiti descent or who produce works that are primarily about Kuwait. Hajjaj al-Ajmi — Sheikh and activist
List_of_Kuwaitis
Football league
The Kuwait Amir/Emir Cup (Arabic: كأس أمير الكويت) is a Kuwaiti football competition created in 1962. The Emir Cup is the last football competition in
Kuwait_Emir_Cup
Governorate of Kuwait
to as Al Kuwayt, is one of the six governorates of Kuwait. It comprises the historic core of Kuwait City, industrial and port areas such as Shuwaikh Port
Capital_Governorate_(Kuwait)
Important political issues in Kuwait include rights for immigrant workers, stateless people, and education reform. Kuwait has the largest number of stateless
Political_issues_in_Kuwait
People of Indian birth or origin who reside in Kuwait
The community of Indians in Kuwait includes Indian expatriates in Kuwait, as well as Kuwaiti citizens of Indian origin or descent. According to the Indian
Indians_in_Kuwait
District in Capital Governorate, Kuwait
of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises seven blocks. Doha Port (Kuwait) "Geoportal for Kuwait Census 2011". Central Statistical Bureau of Kuwait. Retrieved
Doha_(Kuwait)
Kuwait International Bank (KIB) is an Islamic bank located in Kuwait City, founded in 1973. It offers various Islamic banking and finance services for
Kuwait_International_Bank
Law enforcement agency
The Kuwait Police (Arabic: شرطة الكويت) is the national police force of the State of Kuwait. It is an agency of the Ministry of Interior of Kuwait, which
Kuwait_Police
Association football club in Kuwait
(Arabic: نادي القادسية الرياضي) is a professional football club based in Kuwait City. Al Qadsia was founded in 1953 as Al-Jazira, before being renamed to
Qadsia_SC
Bilateral relations
Israel–Kuwait relations refer to the bilateral relations between the nations of Israel and Kuwait. Currently, neither country has diplomatic relations
Israel–Kuwait_relations
The State of Kuwait, located at the head of the Persian Gulf, supports an educational policy that seeks to provide an opportunity to all children, irrespective
Education_in_Kuwait
Chief executive body of Kuwait
The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 46th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 12 May 2024. On 15
Cabinet_of_Kuwait
Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. Situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, it shares borders with Iraq and Saudi
List_of_companies_of_Kuwait
There is a low rate of crime in Kuwait. Incidents of violent crime against foreign citizens are extremely uncommon. The country is a destination point
Crime_in_Kuwait
Largest shopping mall in Kuwait
The Avenues Mall is the largest shopping mall and leisure destination in Kuwait, and is also considered to be one of the largest in the Persian Gulf region
The_Avenues_(Kuwait)
District in Capital Governorate, Kuwait
Al-Andalus (Arabic: الأندلس) is an district of Farwaniya Governorate near Kuwait City, Kuwait. As of June 2024, the population of Andalus was estimated to be 50
Andalus,_Kuwait
False testimony about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
15-year-old Kuwaiti girl who was publicly identified only as Nayirah at the time, and presented herself as having been a volunteer nurse at a Kuwaiti hospital
Nayirah_testimony
Bilateral relations
Kuwait and Syria established diplomatic relations on 24 October 1963. Syria has an embassy in Kuwait City. Kuwait has an embassy in Damascus. Both countries
Kuwait–Syria_relations
Bilateral relations
Kuwait–Russia relations refer to the bilateral relationship between Kuwait and Russia. Prior to the Gulf War, Kuwait was the only "pro-Soviet" state in
Kuwait–Russia_relations
Country in West Asia
Mammals of Kuwait Bays of Kuwait Kuwait Bay Islands of Kuwait Lakes of Kuwait: None Mountains of Kuwait Rivers of Kuwait World Heritage Sites in Kuwait List
Outline_of_Kuwait
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Indian
Rain, Clouds
Girl/Female
English
Blend of Deanne: (divine) plus variants of Andrea: (masculine) and Sandra: (protector of man. ).
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : elaborated form of Pretty, or an occupational name for a servant of someone called Pretty.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Thinker
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Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
One who Removes Darkness
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Gold
Female
English
Pet form of English Linda, LINDY means "serpent."
Male
Egyptian
, the Bleeder.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Contemplation of All
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