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Kuwait Neighboring Countries

Kuwait is located in Western Asia (Asia), with its capital in Kuwait City. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Kuwaiti dinar.

What are the neighboring countries of Kuwait? Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries. These Kuwait neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Kuwait at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Kuwait neighboring countries are: Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Kuwait and its border countries. The map highlights Kuwait in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Kuwait

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Kuwait?

Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Kuwait?

The neighboring countries of Kuwait are: Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Kuwait?

Countries in Asia with 2 land borders: Bhutan, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Mongolia, Yemen, Nepal.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Kuwait?

Countries in Asia with more than 2 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, and 19 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Kuwait?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 2 land borders: Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Brunei, Maldives, Bahrain, Singapore, Taiwan, and 3 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Kuwait?

The capitals of countries bordering Kuwait are:
  • Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
  • Iraq: Baghdad

What are the country codes of Kuwait's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Kuwait's neighbors are:
  • Saudi Arabia: SA (ISO 2) / SAU (ISO 3)
  • Iraq: IQ (ISO 2) / IRQ (ISO 3)