Kuwait Population: 2,257,549 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Kuwait [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Kuwait
Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91.

The Kuwaiti Flag Three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side; design, which dates to 1961, based on the Arab revolt flag of World War I.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Kuwait. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 3.36% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 75.86 yrs - Male     • 77.86 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 486,900 (2003) Televisions:     • 875,000 (1997) Radios:     • 1,175,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .kw Did you know ... People from Kuwait are called Kuwaitis