Asia/Western Asia
Kuwait
Kuwait City
4.9 Mio
17 818 km²
Kuwaiti dinar
Coastal
Arabic
Historical Events
1899 - British Protectorate Established
Kuwait became a British protectorate, marking a significant shift in its governance.
1938 - Discovery of Oil Reserves
Significant oil reserves were discovered, transforming Kuwait's economy.
1961 - Independence from British Protectorate
Kuwait officially became an independent state, ending its protectorate agreements with the UK.
1990 - Invasion by Iraq
Kuwait was invaded and annexed by Ba'athist Iraq under Saddam Hussein.
1991 - Gulf War and Liberation
Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation by a U.S. and Saudi Arabia-led coalition.