Population - two point four million people
Age structure- 0-14 years: 25.8% (male 348,816/female 321,565)
15-64 years: 72.2% (male 1,153,433/female 720,392) 65 years and over: 2% (male 25,443/female 25,979) (2011 est.)
% of arable land- 0.84%
Religions- Muslim estimated 85% (Sunni 70%, Shi'a 30% among Kuwaitis), with sizable Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist communities.
Languages- Arabic (official), English is widely spoken
Exports- Oil, natural gas, fish.
Government- Constitutional hereditary emirate
% of arable land- 0.84%
Religions- Muslim estimated 85% (Sunni 70%, Shi'a 30% among Kuwaitis), with sizable Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist communities.
Languages- Arabic (official), English is widely spoken
Exports- Oil, natural gas, fish.
Government- Constitutional hereditary emirate
Income per capita - US$81,800
Size -17,820 sq. km. (6,880 sq. mi.)
Comparable U.S. state -approximately the size of the State of New Jersey
Style of dress -Kuwaiti men prefer wearing dish dasha, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton while the minority of women wear abaya, black over-garment covering most parts of the body. This attire is particularly well-suited for Kuwait's hot and dry climate.[78] Western style clothing is very popular among the youth of Kuwait.
Status of women -adult females were allowed to vote as of 16 May 2005
Size -17,820 sq. km. (6,880 sq. mi.)
Comparable U.S. state -approximately the size of the State of New Jersey
Style of dress -Kuwaiti men prefer wearing dish dasha, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton while the minority of women wear abaya, black over-garment covering most parts of the body. This attire is particularly well-suited for Kuwait's hot and dry climate.[78] Western style clothing is very popular among the youth of Kuwait.
Status of women -adult females were allowed to vote as of 16 May 2005
Current Issue -trafficking in persons
