Kuwait
country · Kuwait
Overview
Kuwait is a country in Asia, with its capital at Kuwait City.
Key facts
| Country | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Currency | KWD |
About the country
Kuwait is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Kuwait City.
Practical information
The currency is the KWD (Dinar).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Kuwait by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Kuwait
Among the places worth a look in Kuwait are Kuwait City, Ḩawallī, Al Aḩmadī, Al Farwānīyah, Al Jahrā’, Şabāḩ as Sālim, As Sālimīyah, Ar Rumaythīyah, Salwá and Ar Rābiyah — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Kuwait usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Kuwait
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Kuwait
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Kuwait. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.