Kuwait
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 17,818 km²
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- ISO
- KW
What the flag means
Based on a poem, green is often explained as fertile land, white as pure deeds, red as the enemy’s blood on the sword, and black as the battlefield.
Fun facts
- FlagThe meanings of the 4 colors of Kuwait’s flag are said to come from a line of medieval Arabic poetry.
- GeographyThere is not a single river in Kuwait that flows all year round.
- CultureThe name Kuwait comes from an Arabic word meaning “small fort”.
- CultureThe Kuwait Towers, 3 towers standing by the sea, are a signature symbol of Kuwait.
