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___ KuwaitDestination Kuwait, this page is about many aspects of this Middle East desert country. Here you will find comprehensive information about Kuwait in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Kuwait and you will find some travel and tourism information. keywords: Kuwait information, Kuwait news papers, tourist information for Kuwait, Kuwait map 
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State of Kuwait | Dawlat al Kuwayt |
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 Flag of Kuwait Background: Nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire, ruled from Constantinople from the 16th century until the latter part of the 19th century. In that time Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah or "Mubarak the Great" (r.1896-1915) enters into an agreement with Great Britain, which effectively established Kuwait as an autonomous British protectorate with a semi-autonomous position for the country. Mid-1930s Kuwait began the development of its petroleum industry, the basis of the country's modern prosperity. On June 19, 1961 Kuwait gained full independence from Britain and in 1963 it became a member of the United Nations. Kuwait's sovereignty were critically threatened when Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait on August 2, 1990, claiming that Kuwait was harming Iraq economically by refusing to reduce its oil production. Many Kuwaitis were forced to flee to Saudi Arabia and other countries. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, an international coalition of 30 states, led by the United States began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that completely liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait has spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. border countries: Iraq, Saudi Arabia other Gulf States: Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Kuwait is a member state of the League of Arab States |
 Official Name: Dawlat al Kuwayt local short form: Al Kuwayt Int'l long form: State of Kuwait Int'l short form: Kuwait formerly: Qurain (before the 17th century). ISO Country Code: kw Actual Time: Sat-Apr-8 07:56 Local Time = UTC +3h Country Calling Code: +965 Capital City: Kuwait (pop. about 238 000) Other Towns: Ahmadi, Jahra, Fahaheel. Government: Type: Constitutional Hereditary Amirate (Constitutional monarchy) Independence: 19 June 1961 Constitution: approved and promulgated 11 November 1962. Geography: Location: Middle East, in the northwestern corner of the Arabian, or Persian Gulf. Area: 17.820 km² (about 6.880 sq. mi.) Terrain: Flat sandy desert; no rivers or mountains. Climate: Intensely hot and dry in summers; short, cool winters with limited rain. People: Nationality: Kuwaiti(s) Population: 3.3 million, including non-Kuwaiti citizens (2008). GNI per capita PPP: $ 16,297 (year) Ethnic groups: Kuwaitis 1 million (30% of total), Arab, South Asian, Iranian, Southeast Asian. Religion: Islam 85% (most Kuwaiti citizens are Muslim). Languages: Arabic (official); English widely spoken. Literacy: male 82%, female 75%. Natural resources: Petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas. Agriculture products: Practically no crops; fish. Industries: Petroleum, petrochemicals, desalination, food processing, construction materials. Exports partners: Japan 21.3%, South Korea 14.9%, USA 11.5%, Singapore 9.8%, Taiwan 9.3% (2003) Imports partners: USA 14.7%, Japan 10.3%, Germany 9.6%, China 6.6%, UK 6.1%, Saudi Arabia 5.5%, Italy 5%, France 4.2% (2003) Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of KuwaitMajlis al UmmaThe Kuwait National Assembly. Ministry of Communications Ministry of Information Official site of the Ministry (in Arabic). Kuwait E-Government State of Kuweit gateway to government services. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site of the Ministry (in Arabic). Diplomatic Missions The Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to the UN Kuwait's representation to the United Nations. Embassy of Kuwait Embassy of Kuwait Japan. Embassies in Kuwait Foreign Embassies in Kuwait. Statistics Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Planning MapsMap of KuwaitPolitical map of Kuwait.  Google
Earth KuwaitSearchable map and satellite view of Kuwait. Google
Earth Kuwait-CitySearchable map and satellite view of the emirate's capital city. Map of Northern Africa and the Middle EastPolitical Map of of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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Kuwait NewsKuwait News Agency - KUNAOnly for registered users. Kuwait Times Newspaper National and international news. Radio Kuwait Kuwait Multimedia Center Daily News from Radio Kuwait. (in Arabic) Al Qabas Kuwait News. (in Arabic) AlWatan Daily News from Kuwait. (in Arabic) |
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Arts & CultureHala February FestivalKuwait's celebrations of the National and Independence Days. Kuwait Society for Formative Arts Non-profit institution for the art and artists of Kuwait. National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters Arts and culture. (in Arabic) Tareq Rajab Museum Collection of Islamic arts: calligraphy, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, ivory and jade carvings as well as textiles, embroideries and jewellery of the Islamic world. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of KuwaitNational Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Kuwait Stock Exchange Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kuwait International Fair Kuwait's first and largest exhibition center. Kuwait Investment Authority __Kuwait Products Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Umbrella organization to manage Kuwaits oil interests. Kuwait National Petroleum Co. KNPC) Government owned shareholder company. Kuwait Oil Co. (K.S.C.) The only oil producing company in Kuwait. Kuwait Petroleum International Limited KPI More Petrol. __Transportation Kuwait Airways Kuwait Airways Corporation, serves destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Asia and USA. Kuwait International Airport |
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Country GuidesKuwait InformationA travel and tourism portal to Kuwait. Kuwait Information Office A Kuwait portal with country information, a Kuwait directory, and Kuwait news. Kuwait Information Office - USA US based Kuwait site with comprehensive information about Kuwait. City Guide Kuwait (City) The Municipality of Kuwait. Hotels Hotels in Kuwait Find a Hotel in Kuwait. |
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EducationThe Public Authority for Applied Education & TrainingKuwait University Kuwait higher education since1966. |
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Environment & NatureEnvironment Public Authority (EPA)Prepares and applies public policy for the protection of environment and prepare strategies and action plans to achieve sustainable development. |
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HistoryKuwait HistoryKuwait's History by Kuwait Information Office. History of Kuwait Overview of Kuwait's history by the Embassy of Kuwait in Japan. |
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Additional Information on KuwaitBBC News Country Profile: KuwaitOpen Directory Project: Kuwait Wikipedia: Kuwait The CIA World Factbook -- Kuwait |
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Other countries and territories in the Middle East Bahrain | Cyprus | Egypt | Gaza Strip | Iran | Iraq | Israel | Jordan | Lebanon | Oman Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Syria | Turkey | United Arab Emirates | West Bank | Yemen |
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