Area: 6,880 sq mi (17,820 sq km)
Population (2005 est.): 2,335,648
Capital: Kuwait
Industries: petroleum, petrochemicals, cement, shipbuilding and repair, desalination, food processing, construction materials.
Natural resources: petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas.
Exports: oil and refined products, fertilizers.
Imports: food, construction materials, vehicles and parts, clothing.
Major trading partners: Japan, South Korea, U.S., Singapore, Taiwan, Pakistan, Germany, China, UK, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France