The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on Kuwait's architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle is obvious. The most distinctive characteristic of local Kuwaiti culture are diwaniya. Briefly, it involves large reception rooms used for male social gatherings attended mostly by family members and close friends.
Officially name: The State of Kuwait
Capital: Kuwait City
Largest city: Kuwait City
Official language: Arabic
Government: Constitutional hereditary emirate
Monetary unit of Kuwait is the Kuwaiti dinar. In 1991 decor and design of denominations were changed.