History
In what year did Kuwait gain independence?
1961
What is the capital of Kuwait?
Kuwait City
What is Kuwait’s national dish hint it's made of rice and meat?
Machboos Laham
What is the most popular sport in Kuwait?
Football
What is the currency of Kuwait?
Kuwaiti Dinar
Who was the first Emir of independent Kuwait?
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
What landmark is shaped like three towers?
Kuwait Towers
On what date is Kuwait National Day celebrated?
25th February
Which club has won the most Kuwait Premier League titles?
Kuwait FC
What colours are on the Kuwaiti flag?
Green, White, Red, Black
In what year did the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait begin?
1990
What is Kuwait’s largest island?
Bubiyan Island
What is the name of the holy month of fasting?
Ramadan
What is the Kuwaiti national football team’s nickname?
Al-Azraq – The Blues
What is the name of Kuwait’s parliament?
National Assembly / Majlis Al-Umma
What was the codename of the U.S.-led operation to liberate Kuwait?
Operation Desert Storm
How many governorates does Kuwait have?
6
What is the name of the famous pre-oil era marketplace in Kuwait, still operating today?
Souq Al-Mubarakiya
In which year did Kuwait win the AFC Asian Cup?
1980
What does the word “Kuwait” mean?
Fortress built near water
Before oil, Kuwait’s economy relied mainly on what two industries?
Pearl diving & trade/shipping
What is the highest natural point in Kuwait, and its approximate height?
Mutla Ridge, ~306 m
What is the traditional Kuwaiti sword dance?
Ardah
Who is the only Kuwaiti athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, and in which sport?
Fehaid Al-Deehani, Shooting
What year was oil first discovered in Kuwait, and in which field?
1938, Burgan Field