Kuwait - Wikipedia
WEBKuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Kuwait also shares maritime borders with Iran. Kuwait has a coastal length of approximately 500 km (311 mi).
Kuwait | Land, People, Economy, Society, History, & Maps
WEB4 days ago · Kuwait, country of the Arabian Peninsula located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf. A small emirate nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, it is situated in a section of one of the driest deserts on Earth. The capital is Kuwait city, which is home to most of the country’s population.
Kuwait country profile - BBC News
WEBDec 18, 2023 · Oil-rich Kuwait is a tiny country nestling at the top of the Gulf. Flanked by powerful neighbours Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran, its strategic location and massive oil reserves make it one of the...
Κουβέιτ - Βικιπαίδεια
WEBΒασίλειο. Το Κράτος του Κουβέιτ ( αραβικά: دولة الكويت , dawlat al-Kuwayt) είναι μια μικρή συνταγματική μοναρχία στην ακτή του Περσικού κόλπου, που συνορεύει με τη Σαουδική Αραβία στον νότο και το ...
Kuwait | Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBKuwait, city and national capital, eastern Kuwait. The city lies on the southern shore of Kuwait Bay of the Persian Gulf and is home to most of the country’s population. Its name is derived from the Arabic ‘kut,’ meaning ‘fort.’ Learn …
Kuwait travel - Lonely Planet | Middle East
WEBKuwait. Middle East. Cradled between Saudi Arabia and Iraq in one of the most ancient and contested corners of the world, Kuwait has a certain cachet. It may be as oil-rich as other Gulf countries, and its architectural landscape as experimental and audacious, but it hasn't embraced glitz and glamour in the same way: perhaps it's the years lost ...
Kuwait - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBThe capital of the emirate is Kuwait (City). Spoken language is Arabic, English is the lingua franca. The official religion in Kuwait is Islam. Kuwait is one of six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and a member state of the League of Arab States.
Kuwait - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Kuwait has been ruled by the AL-SABAH dynasty since the 18th century. The threat of Ottoman invasion in 1899 prompted Amir Mubarak AL-SABAH to seek protection from Britain, ceding foreign and defense responsibility to Britain until 1961, when the country attained its independence.
Kuwait - Wikiwand
WEBKuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south.
Kuwait – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBKuwait (Arabic: الكويت) is a monarchy situated at the Persian Gulf, nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Historically, Kuwait was a strategic trade port between Mesopotamia, India, and Persia. Like many of its neighbours, Kuwait is endowed with oil and gas wealth.
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