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Kuwait

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Kuwait is a Middle Eastern country that borders Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Its capital is Kuwait City and the official language is Arabic. This guide contains information on the history, geography and climate, government, economy, foreign affairs, culture, and tourism of Kuwait.
Created by Author Kelsey Ryan

Subject: Geography

 Kuwait
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait
State of Kuwait (; IPA: [dawlatt alkuwajt]) is a sovereign Arab emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed by Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north and west. The name is a
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Web Sites

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http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35876.htm
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Kuwait. ... Cities: Capital--Kuwait City. ...
http://www.kuwait-info.com/
About the country, its history, culture, business atmosphere, political scene. ... MPs extol role of HH Amir in success of Kuwait summit ...
http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/
Including security messages from the Warden. ... Secretary Clinton Talks About ... U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait Deborah K. Jones and numerous U.S. Embassy staff ...
http://www.kuwaittimes.net/
Kuwait Times Website is the Online version of Kuwait Times Newspaper. ... Kuwait local markets feel financial pinch ... Doctors: Kuwait's health system good ...
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_kuwait.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kuwait
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ku.html
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Books and Articles

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http://www.amazon.com/Kuwait-Complete-Residents-Explorer-Publishing/dp/9768182466
Overflowing with facts and fuss-free advice, the Kuwait Explorer is the ultimate guidebook for residents, short-term visitors, business people and tourists. The Kuwait Explorer is packed with page
http://www.amazon.com/Kuwait-Mini-Map-Explorer-Publishing/dp/9948033124
Fit the whole of Kuwait in your pocket - the Kuwait Mini Map includes an overview map of Kuwait along with detailed maps of the key areas.Main Areas
http://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Planet-Bahrain-Kuwait-Qatar/dp/1864501324
Whether you're an expat or an independent traveller, you'll discover all you need to know about these three Gulf States - from chaotic camel races to traditional teahouses - with this indispensable
http://www.amazon.com/Kuwait-City-Central-Urban-64-9190/dp/0863510957
Whether you're an expat or an independent traveller, you'll discover all you need to know about these three Gulf States - from chaotic camel races to traditional teahouses - with this indispensable
http://www.amazon.com/Kuwait-Pictures-Visual-Geography-Second/dp/0822565897
Whether you're an expat or an independent traveller, you'll discover all you need to know about these three Gulf States - from chaotic camel races to traditional teahouses - with this indispensable
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Educational

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http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/kwtoc.html
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [Kuwait's] political
http://www.arab.net/kuwait/
Information on Kuwait, or Dawlat al-Kuwayt, from an Arab perspective. Provides a quick overview
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/791053.stm
Profile of Kuwait, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/kuwait/kuwait.html
Selected Internet resources on Kuwait, organized by such under topics as general, business, culture
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History

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History
http://www.historyofnations.net/asia/kuwait.html
Provides a history of Kuwait from ancient times to the present. ... Under his rule, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement dividing the Neutral ...
http://www.ipedia.net/information/History+of+Kuwait
... article about History Of Kuwait and history of kuwait related information from ... Kuwait was founded in the early eighteenth century by various clans of the ...
http://iatmikuwait.org/
... the dynamic portal engine and content management system ... Welcome to IATMI Kuwait Website. PDF. IATMI. Country Chapter Kuwait was founded on 14th June, 2007. ...
http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/History_of_Kuwait
Kuwait was ruled primarily by three families, the al-Jalahimas, al-Khalifas, and ... Categories: Kuwait | History of the Middle East. Views. Article. Discussion ...
http://www.answers.com/topic/kuwait
Kuwait ( ) A country of the northeast Arabian Peninsula at the head of the Persian Gulf. Settled by Arab tribes in the early 18th century, it became a
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Geography and Climate

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Geography
http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/KUXX.html
Yahoo! Weather: Weather Forecast, High and Low temperatures, Satellite maps, News, Video and more. ... Kuwait City. More from Weather.com. My Saved Locations ...
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/KUXX0003.html
Yahoo! weather: Kuwait City - Kuwait Weather Forecast, Statistics, High and Low temperatures, ... Kuwait City Weather. Change Location (About RSS - RSS Help) ...
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/40582.html
... History and Climate. Seasonal Weather Averages. Meet ... Station Location. Temp. Dew Point. Humidity. Wind. Pressure. Precipitation. Elevation. Updated ...
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/KUXX0003
Kuwait City, Kuwait. Save Location. FREE Weather on Your Desktop. Fair. 50F. Feels Like ... Store | The Weather Channel Kids | Climate & Green Living ...
http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/kuwait/kuwait-city
Current location: Home page > Weather > Country Weather > City Weather ... Make a Personal World Clock and include Kuwait City ...
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Government

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Government
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35876.htm
Kuwait is a constitutional, hereditary emirate ruled by princes (Amirs) who have ... Affairs, and the government appointed two women to Kuwait's Municipal Council. ...
http://www.gksoft.com/govt/en/kw.html
Links to websites of governmental institutions and political parties in Kuwait. ... Kuwait Investment Authority. Public Authority for Applied Education and Training ...
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/kuwait.htm
Kuwait facts - Official web sites of Kuwait, links and information to Kuwait culture, history, cities, airlines, ... Government: Type: Constitutional ...
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107694.html
Information on Kuwait geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, ... constitutional monarchy, governed by the ...
http://www.undp-kuwait.org/undpkuw/governance.html
Public administration reform and anti-corruption (SL 2.7) ... capacities of government institutions in the State of Kuwait, the Supreme ...
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Economy

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Economy
http://www.traveldocs.com/kw/economy.htm
Kuwait Asia. ECONOMY. Kuwait has a small, relatively open economy dominated by the oil industry and ... from a purely oil-based economy. Agriculture ...
http://www.kuwaitsteel.com/
The B2B steel portal for Kuwait. Detailed info on Kuwait Steel industry, steel companies and products, mills, traders, stockists and steel buyers and sellers.
http://www.mesteel.com/countries/kuwait/overview.htm
An overview of Steel Industry in Kuwait, Trade, Commerce and Economic Activities. ... the non-oil sector of the economy accounts for less than half the gross ...
http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/owf_ii/owf_ii_tabg.htm
TAB G Kuwait's Oil Industry. 1. Crude Oil Production ... Kuwait's oil wells tap both shallow low-pressure reservoirs and much deeper high ...
http://www.alghanim.com/kuwait/economy.asp
... consumables, automotive vehicles and products, industrial manufacturing, ... The oil industry which had been managed since 1934 by Kuwait Oil Company, a ...
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Foreign Affairs

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Foreign Affairs
http://www.kpi.com.kw/
The Italian network spans ten international and regional airports. ... Kuwait Petroleum International Lubes (KPIL) produce and market lubricants under ...
http://www.kuwait-airport.com.kw/index_e.htm
Kuwait International airport ... at your service and receives all complaints ... Kuwait International Airport posts traffic growth for November 2008...Details ...
http://www.kpi.com.kw/our_history.html
Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) runs KPC's downstream marketing operations ... Kuwait Petroleum International Lubes (KPIL) produce and market lubricants under ...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/kuwait.htm
... military and defense technical assistance to Kuwait from both foreign military ... Kuwait International Airport is located south of the city and is easily ...
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Culture

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Culture
http://www.kuwaitculture.com/
... and institutions of higher learning for the benefit of Kuwait. ... cross-cultural understanding between Kuwait and American Society at large. ...
http://www.kuwaitiah.net/culture.html
Kuwait was never a colony and the Kuwaitis have always been free to manage their ... The dewaniyah or parlour has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. ...
http://www.everyculture.com/Ja-Ma/Kuwait.html
Countries and Their Cultures :: Ja-Ma. Culture of KUWAIT. CULTURE NAME ... Dominant Kuwaiti culture is homogeneous, and adheres to traditional values. Kuwait ...
http://www.justlanded.com/english/Kuwait/Forums/Culture
Kuwait Forums: Culture, Confused by local customs? Use this forum to exchange experiences with the local culture. ... Kuwait Articles: Culture ...
http://www.kuwaitculture.com/about.htm
... and develop links between the educational and research institutions in Kuwait ... schedule a visit to the Culture Office, please contact Regina Delacruz or ...
http://www.kuwaitiah.net/culture.html
Kuwait was never a colony and the Kuwaitis have always been free to manage their ... The dewaniyah or parlour has existed in Kuwait since time immemorial. ... Contributed by
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Tourism

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Tourism
http://www.kuwaittourism.com/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Kuwait
... source travel guide to Kuwait, featuring up-to-date ... Kuwait is a country in ... an agreement with the British making Kuwait a British Protectorate in 1899. ... Contributed by
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294002-Kuwait-Vacations.html
http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/kuwait/kuwait-overview/kuwait-tourism.html
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