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Kuwait
Brief History
- Early in the history of Kuwait, the island of Failaka, just off the coast, was settled by the Ancient Greeks in the 4th century BC.
- They named it Ikaros and it became a trading center for the area. Later the area would come under the control of the Parthian Empire and then the Sassanid Empire. During the 2nd century the land was known as Hajar.
- The ancestors of the current Kuwaiti population arrived in the land in the 16th century. They were from the tribe of Nejd and set up the state of Kuwait in 1756. The first Emir of Kuwait was Sabah I bin Jaber. To this day his descendents rule Kuwait as the al-Sabah royal family.
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- In 1899, Kuwait signed an agreement with Britain where Britain would protect them as part of the agreement.
- Kuwait remained as a protectorate of Britain until 1961 when it became an independent nation. In August 1990 Kuwait was invaded by Iraq.
- This sparked the First Gulf War when the United States led a United Nations force to remove Iraq from Kuwait..
The Modern Day
- Kuwait is situated in a section of one of the driest, least-hospitable deserts on Earth (The Arabian Desert).
- Its shore, however, includes Kuwait Bay, a deep harbour on the Persian Gulf.
- There, in the 18th century, Bedouin from the interior founded a trading post.
- In time and with accumulated wealth, the small fort grew to become Kuwait city, a modern metropolis mingling skyscrapers, apartment buildings, and mosques. Kuwait city has most of the country’s population, which makes Kuwait one of the world’s most-urbanized countries.
Oasis
- Kuwait is largely a desert, except for Al-Jahrā oasis, at the western end of Kuwait Bay.
- Located about 30 miles (50 km) west of Kuwait city, the oasis town is the capital of the governorate.
- It is the centre of the country’s principal agricultural region, producing primarily fruits and vegetables.
Climate
- The climate is desert, tempered somewhat in the coastal regions by the warm waters of the gulf.
- If there is enough rainfall, the desert turns green from mid-March to the end of April. But during the dry season, between April and September, the heat is severe—daytime temperatures ordinarily reach 111 °F (44 °C) and on occasion approach 130 °F (54 °C).
Animals in Kuwait
- The monitor lizard is a large member of the lizard family that is native to Asia, Africa, and Oceania, but has become a dominant invasive species in the Americas.
- The desert hedgehog is the smallest member of the hedgehog family. The species is tolerant of environmental change and can survive in harsh climates.
- The golden jackal is a native species of Kuwait that resembles the Arabian wolf but is slightly smaller in size. Due to the desert climate of Kuwait. The golden jackal is an omnivorous animal that is both a predator and a scavenger, which are features that help the species survive the harsh climate.
Tall Towers
- The Al Hamra Tower is a skyscraper in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is the tallest building in Kuwait.
- Liberation Tower, which is one of the world’s tallest towers, is the second-tallest structure in the country, measuring 1220 feet. The tower has a revolving restaurant and an observation platform.
Flag of Kuwait
- The current flag is in the Pan-Arab colors, but each color is also notable in its own right. Black signifies the defeat of the enemy, while red is the color of blood on the swords. Whereas, white defines purity, and green is for the fertile land. The flag of Kuwait has been approved in the year 1961.
Drinkable Water
- Kuwait has no lakes or rivers, and therefore, the major source of water in Kuwait is the sea, with Kuwait’s drinking water supply coming mainly from saltwater desalination plants.
- These desalination plants are the primary source of freshwater for drinking purposes.
- They provide 92 per cent of water, which equates to about 60 per cent of the total water supply.
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