State of Kuwait Google maps and facts

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Why is Kuwait considered one of the richest countries in the world?

Kuwait is a small, oil-rich country nestling at the top of the Persian Gulf. Its neighbours are Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north, and Iran to the east. This low-lying desert land is mainly sandy and barren. There are no lakes or rivers in Kuwait, so distilled sea water is the main source of fresh water. Kuwait has large oil fields, and huge profits have been made by exporting oil, making it one ofthe richest countries in the world. Kuwait is believed to have been part of an early civilization in the 3rd millennium BC and to have traded with Mesopotamian cities. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the sheikdom belonged to the fringes of the Ottoman Empire. Kuwait obtained British protection in 1897. ln 1961, Kuwait became independent. Kuwait is best described as a city state. The capital Kuwait City has been attracting Bedouin people from the Arabian interior, in search of a sea breeze and an escape from recurring drought, for centuries. Today the metropolis is still an oasis in a land of desert plains. In 1990, Kuwaitwas in vaded by Iraq, but in 1991, the Iraqis were driven out by troops from the United Kingdom and United States.

Facts about Kuwait

Administrative divisions:	6 governorates (muhafazat , singular - muhafazah); Al Ahmadi , Al 'Asimah , Al Farwaniyah , Al Jahra' , Hawalli , Mubarak al Kabir
Area:	total: 17 ,820 sq km land: 17 ,820 sq km water: 0 sq km
Background:	Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment , a US-led , UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since returning to power in 1991 and reestablished an elected legislature that in recent years has become increasingly assertive.
Flag description:	three equal horizontal bands of green (top) , white , and red with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side; design , which dates to 1961 , based on the Arab revolt flag of World War I
Capital:	name: Kuwait geographic coordinates: 29 22 N , 47 58 E time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time)
Climate:	dry desert; intensely hot summers; short , cool winters
Currency code:	Kuwaiti dinar (KD)
Ethnic groups:	Kuwaiti 45% , other Arab 35% , South Asian 9% , Iranian 4% , other 7%
Geographic coordinates:	29 30 N , 45 45 E
Geography note:	strategic location at head of Persian Gulf
Government type:	constitutional emirate
Imports partners:	US 12.9% , Japan 8.7% , Germany 7.5% , China 7% , Saudi Arabia 6.4% , Italy 5.9% , UK 4.7% , India 4% , South Korea 4% (2007)
Internet country code:	.kw
Land boundaries:	499 km
Neighbouring countries:	total: 462 km border countries: Iraq 240 km , Saudi Arabia 222 km
Languages:	Arabic (official) , English widely spoken
Location:	Middle East , bordering the Persian Gulf , between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Map references:	Middle East
National holiday:	National Day , 25 February (1950)
Nationality:	noun: Kuwaiti(s) adjective: Kuwaiti
Natural hazards:	sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April and bring heavy rain , which can damage roads and houses; sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year but are most common between March and August
Population:	2 ,596 ,799 note: includes 1 ,291 ,354 non-nationals (July 2008 est.)
Religions:	Muslim 85% (Sunni 70% , Shia 30%) , other (includes Christian , Hindu , Parsi) 15%
Terrain:	flat to slightly undulating desert plain
Unemployment rate:	2.2% (2004 est.)

Capital of State of Kuwait

اَلْكُوَيْت (click to view اَلْكُوَيْت map)

Places in Kuwait

Browse the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of administrative regions and Street views in Kuwait. Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.

Abraq Khayţān city Google map
Ad Dawḩah city Google map
Ad Da`īyah city Google map
Al Ahmadi (27 google map locations)
Al Asimah (31 google map locations)
Al Bid` city Google map
Al Farwaniyah city Google map
Al Farwānīyah city Google map
Al Fayḩā' city Google map
Al Finţās city Google map
Al Funayţīs city Google map
Al Ḩadīqah city Google map
Al Jābirīyah city Google map
Al Jahra (16 google map locations)
Al Khālidīyah city Google map
Al Manşūrīyah city Google map
Al Maqwa` city Google map
Al Masīlah city Google map
Al Mīnā' city Google map
Al Qādisīyah city Google map
Al Yarmūk city Google map
Al `Abbāsīyah city Google map
Al `Abdalīyah city Google map
Al `Adīlīyah city Google map
Al `Āriḑīyah city Google map
Al `Udaylīyah city Google map
Al `Umarīyah city Google map
Al `Uqaylah city Google map
An Nijfah city Google map
An Nuqrah city Google map
An Nuzhah city Google map
Ar Rābiyah city Google map
Ar Rawḑah city Google map
Ar Rayy city Google map
Ar Rumaythīyah city Google map
As Sālimīyah city Google map
As Surrah city Google map
Ash Shadādīyah city Google map
Ash Sha`b city Google map
Bayān city Google map
Ḑāhiyat `Abd Allāh as Sālim city Google map
Ḑulay` Su`ūd city Google map
Hawalli city Google map
Ḩawallī city Google map
Jalīb ash Shuyūkh city Google map
Janūb as Surrah city Google map
Janūb Khayţān city Google map
Kayfān city Google map
Manīfah city Google map
Mushrif city Google map
Qurţubah city Google map
Şabāḩ as Sālim city Google map
Salwá city Google map
Sharq Ḩawallī city Google map
أَبُو حُلَيْفَة city Google map
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اَلأَحْمَدِي city Google map
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اَلشَّامِيَّة city Google map

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اَلْكُوَيْت, the capital city of Kuwait.

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