Kuwait
Location: Southwestern Asia, bordered by Iraq on the North,
Saudi Arabia on the South
Area: 6,880 square miles
Population: 1,800,000
Government: Sheikhdom
Largest cities: Hawalli, Kuwait (capital), as-Salimiyah
Languages: Arabic, English
Ethnic groups: Arab 84%, Iranian, Indian, Pakistani
Religion: Muslim
Chief industry: Oil refining
Chief crops: Wheat, dates, vegetables
Minerals: Oil, natural gas
Leading export: Oil
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, oil refinery equipment,
automobiles
Monetary unit: Dinar