Kuwait – Kuwait's capital is Kuwait City

(Pronounced kew-wayt)

Note: When the main characters are playing snap, the capital city has the same name as the country.

To remember the capital of Kuwait, use the following mnemonic:

They queued and waited (Kuwait) and to pass the time, they played snap.

Interesting facts about Kuwait City:

- Origin of the Name: The name of Kuwait City comes from the Arabic word kut, which translates to a small fortress or castle, referencing the original mud-walled stronghold built by early settlers.

- Maritime Heritage: Before the discovery of oil, the city’s economy relied almost entirely on deep-sea pearl diving and building traditional wooden sailing vessels known as dhows that navigated the Indian Ocean.

- Strategic Harbour: The city developed entirely around Kuwait Bay, a natural deep-water harbour that provided vital maritime protection and served as a major trade conduit between Mesopotamia, India, and the Arabian interior.