Kuwait, Constitutional emirate in Persian Gulf, Western Asia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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