Trivia in Kuwait

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red with a black trapezoid at the hoist side

Emblem: An eagle with spread wings embracing an Arabian dhow boat and a shield bearing the Kuwaiti flag

The Kuwaiti Dinar is the world's highest-valued currency unit.
Domestic gasoline prices are about one-third of those in Japan.
Kuwait Towers, completed in 1979, is a landmark that doubles as a water tower.
Postal codes are 5 digits, but buildings in the capital may have dedicated codes.
Schools and offices may close during sandstorms.
Buses are the main public transport; the metro is still under construction.
Women wear black abayas and men white dishdashas as formal attire.
As an alcohol-free country, hotel minibars do not contain alcohol.
Pearl diving was once a major industry in the Persian Gulf.
Summer temperatures can exceed 50°C, and outdoor labor is legally restricted.