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Country Name

Kuwait

Country Code

KW, KWT

Country Calling Code

+965

Country Profile

Destination Kuwait, a Nations Online Country Profile. The oil-rich, family-run emirate in the Middle East is situated on the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the northwestern part of the Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf). Kuwait borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and it shares maritime boundaries with Iran. Several islands belong to Kuwait, the largest are Bubiyan, Warbah, and Failaka islands, situated off the coast of the mainland.

Capital Name

Kuwait

Languages

Arabic (official); English widely spoken

Country Currency

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +3h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

4.8 million

Country Area

17,818 kmē (about 6.880 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Beaches National Museum Liberation Tower Seif Palace Kuwait 360 Mall Kuwait Mirror House Kuwait Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts Kuwait Magic Planet Kuwait American Cultural Centre Kuwait Aqua Park Kuwait Kuwait Zoo Kuwait Towers Grand Mosque

News

Online News from Kuwait Kuwait Government News Official news from Kuwait. Kuwait News Agency - KUNA KUNA is an official state news wire service based in Kuwait. Kuwait Times Newspaper National and international news. Al Rai Kuwaiti daily newspaper. (in Arabic) Al Qabas Kuwait News. (in Arabic) Al-Seyassah Kuwaiti daily newspaper. (in Arabic) Al-Watan Daily News from Kuwait. (in Arabic) Arab Times English language daily published in Kuwait.

Art Culture

Al-Shaheed Park Museums Al-Shaheed Park is Kuwait's largest urban park, in the wide-open area are two museums, the Habitat, and the Memorial Museum. Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah The cultural organization operates several cultural centers in Kuwait, among them, the al Sabah collection of ancient Islamic art. Kuwait Cultural Office The Cultural Office of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait. Hala February Festival Kuwait's celebrations of the National and Independence Days. KidZania Kuwait The interactive edutainment center is home to a kid-sized city. Kuwait Festivals Celebration calendar and locations. Kuwait National Museum About the Kuwait National Museum.

Economy Business

Kuwait's economy is based on oil. Its currency, the Kuwaiti dinar, is the highest-valued unit of money in the world. There are non-petroleum industries like financial services. The country is home to a large wealth-management industry. According to the World Bank, Kuwait is in the top-10 of the wealthiest countries in the world (per capita). Central Bank of Kuwait The Bank regulates the Kuwaiti stock market and maintains a strict monetary system on behalf of the State of Kuwait. Boursa Kuwait Kuwait's Stock Exchange. Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry The chamber represents business establishments in Kuwait. Kuwait International Fair Kuwait's first and largest exhibition center. Kuwait Investment Authority State-owned investment fund.

Transport

Kuwait Airways Kuwait Airways Corporation serves destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Asia, and the USA. Kuwait International Airport Kuwait International Airport is located in Farwaniya, about 20 km by road, south of Kuwait City. Kuwait Port Authority Kuwait's three ports are Shuwaikh Port, Shuaiba Port, and Doha Port.

Tourism

Kuwait Towers (water towers), Wall of Kuwait Gates - Al Jahra Gate (Kuwait's old city walls with gates), Souq Al Mubarakeya (souq), Youm Al Bahar Village (traditional wind-tower architecture with craft workshops), Kuwait Liberation Tower (telecommunications tower), Kuwait Grand Mosque (largest mosque in town), Failaka Island (a planned vacation paradise). Tourism in Kuwait-Kuwait's government information about tourism in Kuwait. Visit-Kuwait-A Kuwait portal with country information, a Kuwait directory, and Kuwait news. City Guide-Kuwait (City) The Municipality of Kuwait. (in Arabic)

Education

The Public Authority for Applied Education & Training (PAAET) Academic institute in Kuwait. (in Arabic) American University of Kuwait A private liberal arts institution Gulf University for Science & Technology GUST is the first private university established in Kuwait. Kuwait University Kuwait higher education since1966. The public university with six campuses offers programs in sciences, engineering, humanities, medical, and social sciences.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR KUWAIT VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO KUWAIT: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 30 days

Additional Information

Climate: Intensely hot and dry in summers; short, cool winters with limited rain. Type: Constitutional Hereditary Amirate (Constitutional monarchy) Independence: 19 June 1961. Constitution: approved and promulgated 11 November 1962. Natural resources: Petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas. Agriculture products: Some farming in Wafra and Abdali; fish. Industries: Petroleum, petrochemicals, desalination, food processing, construction materials. Exports - commodities: Oil and petroleum products, fertilizers. Imports - commodities: Food, construction materials, vehicles and parts, clothing.

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