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Kuwait is your prototypical oil-rich state, and travellers looking for a relaxed entry into the Muslim world can look forward to wandering around mosques, souks and other sandy traces of bygone Bedouin days. Behind the glitzy opulence lies a deep sense of traditional values and warm Arabian hospitality.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
The State of Kuwait
Population
2,200,000
Currency
Name: Kuwaiti Dinar
Code: KWD
Symbol: KD
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+965
Weights & Measures
Metric
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