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
WEB2 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.
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WEBMay 7, 2024 · 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. Iraq attacked and overran Kuwait in 1990.
Kuwait country profile - BBC News
WEB18 December 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...
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 more …
Kuwait - Wikiwand
WEBSHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Kuwait, 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 …
History of Kuwait | Country, City, Flag, & Iraq War | Britannica
WEBAug 2, 1990 · The city of Kuwait—on which the State of Kuwait is centred—originated when the Banū (Banī) ʿUtūb, a group of families of the ʿAnizah tribe in the interior of the Arabian Peninsula, migrated to the area about the beginning of the 18th century.
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.
Kuwait - The World Factbook
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Kuwait has a geographically small, but wealthy, relatively open economy with crude oil reserves of about 102 billion barrels - more than 6% of world reserves. Kuwaiti officials plan to increase production to 4 million barrels of oil …
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WEBKuwait gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. Iraq attacked and overran Kuwait in 1990, but a US-led UN coalition liberated the country in 1991. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since 1991 and has reestablished an elected legislature that has become increasingly assertive.
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