Kuwait
Kuwait is a state in Arabia (Middle East) that has existed since 1961 CE. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Oil-exporting emirate with an elected parliament. Iraq invaded and annexed it in August 1990, and a US-led coalition liberated it in February 1991.
See Kuwait on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1961 CE to the present
- Duration
- 64 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Arabia, Middle East
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- Kuwait City
Came from
Events in Middle East during its time
- Iranian Revolution
- Gulf War
- US-led invasion of Iraq
- Arab Spring reaches Syria
- Fall of the Assad regime
Neighbours in Middle East
- Republic of Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Israel
- Soviet Transcaucasia
- Republic of Iraq
- Pahlavi Iran
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Sheikhdom of Kuwait
- Bahrain under the Al Khalifa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Kuwait exist?
1961 CE to the present, about 64 years.
Where was Kuwait?
Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was Kuwait City.
What language did Kuwait speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.
What came before Kuwait?
Sheikhdom of Kuwait.