Quiz: How much do you know about Kuwait?

Tucked between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Kuwait is one of the richest nations by GDP per capita. Its land may be small, but its oil reserves rank sixth in the world. Kuwait was the first Gulf country to establish a constitution and parliament in 1962. With over 70% of its population made up of expats, it’s a land of many cultures. The Kuwaiti dinar is the world’s highest-valued currency. In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sparking the Gulf War. Yet today, Kuwait stands stable, modern, and proud. From falcons to finance, its legacy runs deep. Think you know the real Kuwait? This quiz might surprise you.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Kuwait?

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Kuwait is bordered by which of the following countries?

Bahrain and UAE

Iran and Qatar

Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Oman and Yemen

2 / 10

What is the official religion of Kuwait?

Sunni Islam

Islam (General)

Christianity

Shia Islam

3 / 10

Which Kuwaiti island is the largest in terms of area?

Kubbar

Warbah

Bubiyan

Failaka

4 / 10

What is the name of Kuwait’s only natural deep-water port?

Shuwaikh Port

Mina Zour

Port Ahmadi

Port Safwan

5 / 10

Which sector contributes the most to Kuwait’s GDP?

Financial Services

Tourism

Agriculture

Oil and Gas

6 / 10

Which desert forms the majority of Kuwait’s landscape?

Arabian Desert

Thar Desert

Syrian Desert

Nafud Desert

7 / 10

What currency is used in Kuwait and is considered one of the highest-valued currencies in the world?

Arabian Dirham

Gulf Riyal

Kuwaiti Dinar

Kuwaiti Dollar

8 / 10

What is the approximate percentage of expatriates in Kuwait's population (as of

70%

30%

50%

60%

9 / 10

What year did Kuwait gain full independence from British protection?

1971

1952

1961

1949

10 / 10

What was the primary cause of the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?

Border fence violations

Water rights dispute

Oil production disagreements and debt claims

Religious differences

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