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Kuwait Overview
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• GDP: KD 2.5 billion
• Per Capita Income: KD 10,433
• HDI (Human Development Index): 0.871
Kuwait’s HDI is the second highest in the Middle East and the highest in the Arab world.
• Oil Reserves: 99 billion barrels (10% of the world’s reserves)
• Kuwait has a modern and efficient transportation system, with a road network that meets regional standards.
• Due to the income generated through oil revenues an extensive educational system was created, resulting in an impressive
literacy rate of 82.9 %.
• Over 90% of the population lives within a 500-square kilometer area surrounding Kuwait City. Due to its natural harbors
and fresh water supply found in its vicinity, Kuwait is a thriving trading port.
Kuwait Facts
Population
Est. 3.5million (2007)
Land Area
18,000km2
Coastline Area 250km