Interesting Facts about Kuwait

Kuwait Interesting Facts

Kuwait, officially the Dawlat al-Kuwayt, is a country in Asia. Here are some interesting facts about Kuwait:

An Arabic word that meaning "fort" is the source of the name Kuwait.

Nearly 43% of the population of Kuwait is overweight or obese.

The Kuwaiti dinar has the greatest value in the entire world. Although they assert that money speaks, in Kuwait, it is shouted from the roofs.

70% of Kuwait's population is foreigners.

Did you know Kuwait lacks any natural water sources for drinking? They only use desalination facilities.

Kuwait is rather behind in terms of transportation due to the absence of railways despite its richness and progress.

The first Gulf nation to have a constitution and parliament is Kuwait.

The Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait is the world's fifteenth-tallest sculptured tower. It is the 23rd highest structure in the world and the tallest tower in Kuwait City. It was finished in roughly six years. It has 80 stories and a height of 414 meters.

Gifts given by men to women must be given by their wives, mothers, sisters, or other female relatives; they cannot be given by the man himself.

All around Kuwait, falcons may be seen in numerous locations. All Kuwaiti stamps and money include falcon iconography. Its national bird, the falcon, explains why it is so dominating.

Al-Nasheed Al-Watani, the national anthem of Kuwait, was originally performed in 1978 and has lyrics by poet Ahmad Meshari Al-Adwani.

Kuwaitis use their right hands to eat. When completed eating, one should leave some food on the plate so that it doesn't fill up with more food. The supper is ended when the host gets up.

Kuwait was the first nation to legalize camel racing in 2006, complete with remote-controlled robot jockeys.

The official name of the country is the State of Kuwait.

Kuwait has a dry desert environment with long, scorching summers and brief, chilly winters.

In Kuwait, the Grand Mosque is both the largest and the official mosque. The structure alone takes up 20,000 square meters (220,000 square feet) of its total size of 45,000 square meters (480,000 square feet). The main prayer hall features teakwood doors, is 72 meters (236 feet) wide on both sides, and has 144 windows for illumination.

Arabian, Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines are all combined to create Kuwaiti cuisine. Machboos - a rice-based speciality often served with basmati rice seasoned with spices and either chicken or mutton, is a well-known dish in Kuwaiti cuisine.

The arfaj is Kuwait's official flower.

During the month of Ramadan, it is illegal to eat, drink, play loud music, or dance in public during the daytime hours.

Kuwait shares land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia.