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Kuwait

History

A coastal settlement grew around Kuwait Bay, linking the town to Gulf trade and pearling.
The Al Sabah family became Kuwait's ruling dynasty and established the sheikhdom.
Mubarak Al-Sabah signed an agreement with Britain that made Kuwait a protected sheikhdom.
The Anglo-Ottoman Convention recognized Kuwait's autonomy under Ottoman suzerainty, though war prevented full ratification.
Kuwait ended the British protectorate and became fully independent.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Kuwait.
Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait, triggering an international crisis.
Coalition forces liberated Kuwait and restored the Kuwaiti government.
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CapitalKuwait City
Population4.9M
Area17,818 km2
CurrencyKuwaiti dinar

Short facts

RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Gulf
LanguageArabic
Time zoneAST (UTC+3)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Kuwait Towers: Iconic water towers on the Gulf coast, a symbol of Kuwait's oil wealth.
  • Kuwait City Souq: Traditional Arabian market with gold, spices, and pearl heritage.
  • Grand Mosque: Kuwait's main mosque, one of the largest in the Gulf region.

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Planning questions

What is Kuwait known for?Kuwait Towers, Kuwait City Souq, Grand Mosque.
What is the capital?Kuwait City.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?25 February.
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Known for

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