It is bounded on the north and northwest by Iraq, on the east by the Arabian Gulf, and on the south by Saudi Arabia. Virtually the entire country, except for some small coastal areas, is barren desert, with a flat to rolling terrain.
Soils are practically nonexistent.
The country obtains its water supply from the desalination of seawater. Petroleum and natural gas are Kuwait's only natural resources. The native people of Kuwait are Arabs. Many minority groups are present, however, including Arabs from other countries, Indians, Pakistanis, and Iranians. Islam is the predominant religion, the large majority being Sunni Muslims.