Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken
Religions: Muslim (official) 76.7%, Christian 17.3%, other and unspecified 5.9%
Formal name: State of Kuwait
Alternate names: Al Kuwait, Al Kuwayt, Al Kuweit, Dawlat al Kuwayt, Dawlat al-Kuwait, Dowlat al Kuwait, Koweit, Kuweit, Shaikhdom of Kuwait, Sheikhdom of Kuwait, State of Kuwait
Government type: constitutional monarchy
Leaders: chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah; head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah
Capital: Kuwait City
Administrative divisions: 6 governorates
GDP per capita (PPP): $70,200 (2015 est.)
Exports: oil and refined products, fertilizers
Imports: food, construction materials, vehicles and parts, clothing