1. Kuwait GEOGRAPHY - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Cu
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Sources: The Library of Congress Country Studies; CIA World Factbook Back to Kuwait Geography Index KUWAIT CAPTURED THE WORLD'S ATTENTION on August 2, 1990, when Iraqi forces invaded and occupied the country, catalyzing a series of events that culminated in military intervention and ultimate victory by United States-led coalition forces in February 1991. In 1993 it appeared that the invasion and its aftermath would have a lasting effect on the people, the economy, and the politics of Kuwait. Once a small gulf shaykhdom known locally as a center for pearl diving and boat construction, Kuwait came to international prominence in the post-World War II era largely because of its enormous oil revenues. Yet its history as an autonomous political entity is much older, dating back to the eighteenth century. At that time, the town of Kuwait was settled by migrants from central Arabia who arrived at what was then a lightly populated fishing village under the suzerainty of the Bani Khalid tribe of Arabia. Members of one family, the Al Sabah, have ruled Kuwait from that time. Since 1977 Kuwait has been ruled by Shaykh Jabir al Ahmad al Jabir Al Sabah and his designated successor, Shaykh Saad al Abd Allah as Salim Al Sabah, the prime minister and crown prince. In the postwar period, these men have supported, with some ambivalence, the strengthening of popular participation in decision making as provided for in the constitution. | |
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2. Kuwait Geography 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resour
Kuwait Geography 2004 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
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SOURCE: 2004 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia Geographic coordinates:
29 30 N, 45 45 E Map references
Middle East Area:
total: 17,820 sq km water: sq km land: 17,820 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than New Jersey Land boundaries: total: 462 km border countries: Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km Coastline: 499 km Maritime claims - as described in UNCLOS 1982 (see Notes and Definitions): territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters Terrain: flat to slightly undulating desert plain Elevation extremes: lowest point: Persian Gulf m highest point: unnamed location 306 m Natural resources: petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: 99.6% (1998 est.) Irrigated land: 60 sq km (1998 est.) 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 | |
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6. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Middle East - Kuwait - Geography Facts And Figures
Geography information for Kuwait Location Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
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World Middle East Kuwait (Facts) Kuwait - Geography (Facts) Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia Geographic coordinates: 29 30 N, 45 45 E Map references: Middle East Area: total: 17,820 sq km
land: 17,820 sq km
water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than New Jersey Land boundaries: total: 462 km
border countries: Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km Coastline: 499 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters Terrain: flat to slightly undulating desert plain Elevation extremes: lowest point: Persian Gulf m
highest point: unnamed location 306 m Natural resources: petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas Land use: arable land: 0.84% permanent crops: 0.17% other: 98.99% (2005) Irrigated land: 130 sq km (2003) 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 Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources; some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water; air and water pollution; desertification | |
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7. Geography Of Kuwait - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Kuwait is situated in Southwest Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Once a small Persian Gulf sheikhdom known locally as a center for pearl diving and
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Geography of Kuwait From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article is outdated . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Please see the talk page for more information. (November 2010) Satellite image of Kuwait Kuwait is situated in Southwest Asia , bordering the Persian Gulf , between Iraq and Saudi Arabia . Once a small Persian Gulf sheikhdom known locally as a center for pearl diving and boat construction, Kuwait came to international prominence in the post- World War II era largely because of its enormous oil revenues. Yet its history as an autonomous political entity is much older, dating back to the eighteenth century. At that time, the town of Kuwait was settled by migrants from central Arabia who arrived at what was then a lightly populated fishing village under the suzerainty of the Bani Khalid tribe of Arabia. Members of one family, the Al Sabah , have ruled Kuwait from that time. Since 2009 Kuwait has been ruled by Shaykh Jabir al Ahmad al Jabir Al Sabah and his designated successor, Shaykh Saad al Abd Allah as Salim Al Sabah, the prime minister and crown prince . In the postwar period, these men have supported, with some ambivalence, the strengthening of popular participation in decision making as provided for in the constitution. | |
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11. Kuwait: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com
Information on Kuwait — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the
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13. Facts About Kuwait
Facts about Kuwait; the population, geography, history and economy.
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Facts about Kuwait World Facts Index 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. Geography of Kuwait Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia Coordinates: 29 30 N, 45 45 E Area: total: 17,820 sq km
water: sq km
land: 17,820 sq km Area comparative: slightly smaller than New Jersey Land boundaries: total: 462 km
border countries: Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km Coastline: 499 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters Terrain: flat to slightly undulating desert plain Elevation extremes: lowest point: Persian Gulf m
highest point: unnamed location 306 m Natural resources: petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas | |
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Location: Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Geographic coordinates: 29 30 N, 45 45 E
Map references: Middle East
Area:
total: 17,820 sq km
land: 17,820 sq km
water: sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than New Jersey
Land boundaries:
total: 464 km border countries: Iraq 242 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km Coastline: 499 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters Terrain: flat to slightly undulating desert plain Elevation extremes: lowest point: Persian Gulf m highest point: unnamed location 306 m Natural resources: petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas Land use: arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 8% forests and woodland: 0% other: 92% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 20 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards: sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April; they bring inordinate amounts of rain which can damage roads and houses; sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year, but are most common between March and August Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources; some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water; air and water pollution; desertification | |
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