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