The national symbols of Kuwait are official and unofficial flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Kuwait and of its culture.
| Title | Name of Symbol | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| National flag | Flag of Kuwait |  |
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Kuwait |  |
| National anthem | an-Nashīd al-Waṭani | |
| National flower | Arfaj flower [1] |  |
| National bird | Falcon [2] |  |
| National animal | Arabian camel [3] |  |
| National dish | Machboos [4] |  |
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Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. With a coastline of approximately 500 km (311 mi), Kuwait also shares a maritime border with Iran. Most of the country's population reside in the urban agglomeration of Kuwait City, the capital and largest city. As of 2023, Kuwait has a population of 4.82 million, of which 1.53 million are Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.29 million are foreign nationals from over 100 countries.
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