Kuwait, Constitutional emirate in Persian Gulf, Western Asia.
Description
Kuwait is a country on the Persian Gulf between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, covering a desert landscape with over three hundred miles of coastline. The territory stretches across a relatively small area that runs along the gulf and features flat sandy expanses inland.
History
The discovery of oil in 1938 transformed a former pearl trading port into a major exporter and triggered rapid growth over the following decades. The Iraqi invasion in 1990 and subsequent liberation in 1991 marked a sharp break in the recent past of the country.
Culture
The 50-member elected National Assembly distinguishes Kuwait from neighboring Gulf monarchies through its parliamentary system, where representatives debate legislation and government policies in public sessions.
Practical
The international airport connects the region to many destinations worldwide and serves as a hub for connecting flights across the Middle East. Travelers should plan around the high summer temperatures, which can severely limit outdoor activities.
Did you know?
The three towers on the waterfront store millions of liters of drinking water in spherical tanks and at the same time house observation platforms and a rotating restaurant. Visitors can enjoy wide views of the city and the gulf from above while the building fulfills its technical function.
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Kuwait Towers
50.7 km
Al Hamra Tower
49.4 km
Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah Causeway
41.5 km
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre
45.5 kmMadinat al-Hareer
67.1 kmKuwait Motor Town
73.4 km
Grand Mosque
47.8 kmAl Shaheed Park
49.3 km
Kuwait National Assembly Building
46.5 km
Seif Palace
47.5 km
Kuwait Liberation Tower
47.5 kmSheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre
53.3 km
Kuwait Water Towers
47.6 km
Kuwait Entertainment City
32 km
Bayan Palace
51.9 km
Arraya Tower
49.1 km
Kuwait National Museum
46.9 km
Kuwait Zoo
45.2 km
The Scientific Center
58 kmSquare Capital Tower
49.2 km
Sadu House
46.9 kmH3
75.4 km
Grand Mosque of Kuwait
47.8 km
Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium
47.9 kmTareq Rajab Museum
46.9 km
Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait
46 kmBahra 1
60 km
Sabah Al Salem Stadium
49.6 km
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