Kuwait







__National Name__: Dawlat al - Kuwayt

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__Neighbors:__Kuwait is situated northeast of Saudi Arabia at the northern end of the Persian Gulf, south of Iraq

__Government:__ constitutional monarchy with a [|parliamentary system] of government

__Emir:__ Sheik Sabah al - Ahmad al - Sabah

__Prime Minister:__ Sheik Nasser Muhammad al - Ahmad al - Sabah

__Total Area:__ 6,880 sq miles It is slightly larger than Hawaii. The low-lying desert land is mainly sandy and barren.

__Population:__ 2,596,799 Life Expectancy: 77.5

__Capital:__ Kuwait

**__Largest City__: as - Salimiyah**

__Language:__ Arabic (official), English

__Ethnicity/race:__ Kuwaiti 75%, other Arab 35%, South Asian 9%, Iranian 4%, other 7%

__Religions:__ Islam 85% (Sunni 70%, Shiite 30%), Christian, Hindu, Parsi, and other 15%

__National Holiday:__ National Day, Febuary 25

__Literacy Rate:__ 93.3%

__Friends:__ US, Saudi Arabia __Foes:__ Iraq

<span style="font-size: 140%; color: #ef4d4d; font-family: Georgia, serif;">__**Resources:**__ <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Lucida Console', Monaco, monospace;">Economy intially bulit on pearl fishing but collapsed in 1930's <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oil was discovered in 1938 __<span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"> Food: __ <span style="color: #ff0074; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kuwait borders the Gulf, and fish has been a mainstay of the Kuwaiti diet for centuries. Sa`ud’s family eats seafood several times a week, including shrimp, //hamour// (grouper), //hamra// (red snapper), and the local favorite, //zubaidi// (pomfret). Chicken is also frequently on the menu. From the bedouin tradition comes grilled, skewered meat, both cubed and ground. Traditionally, the meat would be lamb (mutton), but the ease of international trade has made beef more accessible. Pork is not available in Kuwait, as it is forbidden in Islamic tradition. Salads are usually made with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and red onions, dressed with lemon juice and salt. Pickled turnips, tomatoes, and peppers are common side dishes. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif;"> __Fun Facts:__ Kuwait means "fortress bulit near water"

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