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| Kuwait Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see jalal H jalal H kuwait Arab in tradition and culture, Muslim in beliefs and religion, Kuwait offers something rarely seen by the average traveler. Far from the poverty of the "third world", thanks to the discovery of oil, Kuwait is a modern bustling country mixed with old world traditions and desert bedouin tribes. From camel races and women dressed showing only their eyes to cell phones and the latest Gucci handbags, Kuwait offers an interesting taste of both old and new. ___________History Edit This i Unavailable Figure 2. Persian Gulf States: Topography THE FIVE COUNTRIES covered in this volume--Kuwait Bahrain Qatar the United Arab Emirates and Oman--are all Arab states on the Persian Gulf that share certain characteristics. But they are not the only countries that border the gulf. Iran Iraq and Saudi Arabia share the coastline as well and they too shared in the historical development of the area. Of the five states covered in this volume Oman has a particular culture and history that distinguish it from its neighbors. It also is the state with the shortest coastline along the Persian Gulf. Most of Oman lies along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea (see fig. 1 ). The main element that unites these countries is the nature of their involvement with people and nations beyond the region. The gulf has been an important waterway since ancient times bringing the people who live on its shores into early contact with other civilizations. In the ancient world the gulf peoples established trade connections with India; in the Middle Ages they went as far as China; and in the modern era they became involved with the European powers that sailed into the Indian Ocean and around Southeast Asia. In the twentieth century the discovery of massive oil deposits in the gulf made the area once again a crossroads for the modern world. Other factors also bring these countries together. The people are mostly Arabs and with the exception of Oman and Bahrain are mostly Sunni (see Glossary) Muslims. Because they live in basically tribal societies family and clan connections underlie most political and economic activity. The discovery of oil and the increasing contact with the West has led to tremendous material and social changes. Important distinctions exist however among the five countries. Bahrain is an island with historical connections to the Persian Empire. Kuwait is separated from the others by Saudi Arabia. In Oman high mountain ranges effectively cut off the country's hinterland from the rest of the region (see fig. 2 ). Moreover various tribal loyalties throughout the region are frequently divisive and are exacerbated by religious differences that involve the major sects of Islam-- Sunni and Shia (see Glossary)--and the smaller Kharijite sect as well as Muslim legal procedures. Data as of January 1993 Source: Library of congress __________-Practical Information Edit This Money is the Kuwaiti "Dinar", KD, and it is equivalent to about $3US. Check the current conversion rate for an exact figure. Coins are "fils" where 1000 fils equals 1KD. Kuwait it a very wealthy society, clean and modern with a mix of cultures and people. Kuwait is a Muslim country and follows Sharia Law, the basis of Islamic religion, as set forth in The Quran. People who's faith is Christianity are free to practice - in fact some Kuwaitis are Christian. Observance of the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadaan, must be followed, which means that eating, drinking, and smoking in public are strictly prohibited until after sunset. Failure to comply can result in fines and jail time. Pork, pornography, alcohol and drugs are also illegal and such rules are heavily enforced. Many Kuwaiti women are "covered" (wearing an abia and hijab, a black "robe" from head to toe. Kuwaiti men wear white "robes") and therefore all women should dress conservatively avoiding short skirts, shorts or sleeveless clothes. Some western men do wear shorts when shopping, but it is not recommended such might notice they attract disapproving glances. Women should also avoid staring or smiling at Arab men, since this is a showing of interest and will be taken as such. On the upside, crime is low and women are safe to walk about without fear. Many travel books warn of "harrassment" towards women, but this is misleading. Arab men may show an interest in talking to or dating a western woman, especially blondes, but ignoring any such interest will quickly give them the message. Take care when sitting to never let the sole of your shoe face directly at another person since this is a sign of insult and avoid taking photographs of Kuwaiti people without permission, especially women. Kuwait has long, hot, dry summers and shorter, sometimes wet winters. Temperatures easily reach 140 F during summer and most shops close down year round at lunch-time (1pm-4:30pm). The weekend is Thursday and Friday. Friday being the holy day of Jumaah for community prayers at the mosques, followed by lunch and visiting friends (equivalent to the Christian Sunday) so stores are closed until 4.30pm. It is best to check hours of operation before venturing out. However, there are some 24 hour stores and super-markets, as well as all night internet cafes. Thursday in Kuwait is "couples night", when spouses treat wives to an evening out, as most people not working during such evenings and they take their children shopping, to parks, zoo, beach picnics, entertainment sites, restaurants etc. Arabic is the official language although English is widely understood and most larger signs are posted in English and Arabic. Both the Kuwait Times and Arab Times publish daily newspapers in English and their "What's On" pages provide a good source for local events. Currency The local currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) ___________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] British Airways Edit This British Airways has several flights that connect Kuwait and London. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] _________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Kuwait is a small and relatively open economy with proved crude oil reserves of about 94 billion barrels—10% of world reserves. Kuwait has rebuilt its war-ravaged petroleum sector; its crude oil production averaged 2 million barrels per day in 1996. Petroleum accounts for nearly half of GDP 90% of export revenues and 75% of government income. Kuwait lacks water and has practically no arable land thus preventing development of agriculture. With the exception of fish it depends almost wholly on food imports. About 75% of potable water must be distilled or imported. Because of its high per capita income Kuwait provides its citizens with extensive health educational and retirement benefits. The bulk of the work force is non-Kuwaiti living at a considerably lower level. Per capita military expenditures are among the highest in the world. The economy improved moderately in 1994-97 with the growth in industry and finance. The World Bank has urged Kuwait to push ahead with privatization including in the oil industry but the government will move slowly on opening the petroleum sector. GDP: purchasing power parity—$46.3 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 1% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$22 300 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 0% industry: 53% services: 47% (1996) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 3.2% (1996) Labor force: total: 1.1 million (1996 est.) by occupation: government and social services 50% services 40% industry and agriculture 10% (1996 est.) note: 68% of the population in the 15-64 age group is non-national (July 1998 est.) Unemployment rate: 1.8% (official 1996 est.) Budget: revenues: $10.3 billion expenditures: $14.5 billion including capital expenditures of $NA (FY97/98 est.) Industries: petroleum petrochemicals desalination food processing construction materials salt construction Industrial production growth rate: 1% (1997 est.) Electricity—capacity: 6.988 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 25 billion kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 13 756 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: practically no crops; extensive fishing in territorial waters Exports: total value: $14.7 billion (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: oil and refined products fertilizers partners: Japan 29% US 16% Netherlands 13% Singapore 12% (1996 est.) Imports: total value: $7.7 billion (f.o.b. 1996) commodities : food construction materials vehicles and parts clothing partners: US 31% UK 14% Japan 13% Germany 8% Italy 7% (1996 est.) Debt—external: $8 billion (1995 est.) Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 Kuwaiti dinar (KD) = 1 000 fils Exchange rates: Kuwaiti dinars (KD) per US$1—0.3055 (January 1998) 0.3033 (1997) 0.2994 (1996) 0.2984 (1995) 0.2976 (1994) 0.3017 (1993) Fiscal year: 1 July—30 June _________People Edit This Population: 1 913 285 (July 1998 est.) note: includes 1 168 185 non-nationals (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 32% (male 338 933; female 279 087) 15-64 years: 66% (male 811 713; female 444 679) 65 years and over: 2% (male 23 642; female 15 231) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 4.1% (1998 est.) note: this rate reflects the continued post-Gulf crisis return of expatriates Birth rate: 20.97 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 2.29 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 22.31 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.21 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.82 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 1.55 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 10.74 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 76.78 years male: 74.76 years female: 78.91 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 3.44 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Kuwaiti(s) adjective: Kuwaiti Ethnic groups: Kuwaiti 45% other Arab 35% South Asian 9% Iranian 4% other 7% Religions: Muslim 85% (Sunni 45% Shi'a 40%) Christian Hindu Parsi and other 15% Languages: Arabic (official) English widely spoken Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 78.6% male: 82.2% female: 74.9% (1995 est.) :::::::::::Ahmadi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kuwait’s oil town lies about 40 kilometers south of the City, and is attractively laid out in tree-lined avenues fringed by small houses with well-tended gardens giving it a park like appearance. ::::::::::::Chillan Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A wonderful place 110 miles NW of Kuwait City, this desert hideaway is the destination of choice for those looking to find a bit of relaxation :::::::::::Failaka Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see war war falfoolz Failaka is the main island of Kuwait. It was settled in the bronze age. ::::::::::..Green Island Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_1 The Green island is one of the top destinations for Kuwaiti's who want to relax. The Green Island is located off the waterfront, which spans 21 kilometers of coastline from Al-Shiwaikh area to Ras Alard. The Island has an area of 785 thousand square meters; its diameter is 3140 meters and it is linked to land by a passageway 134 meters long. It was inaugurated on 22 February 1988. This artificial island was formed by extending the main land and surrounding it with natural rocks imported from Al-Fujairah Emirate; its sides were fortified with concrete cubes. Sand for its beaches was brought from afar. The island receives thousands of visitors especially on weekends, religious and national holidays and during the summer. At its eastern side, there is a swimming pool with inconstant waters according to tide and ebb, its depth varies between 2.5 and 3 meters. There is a restaurant on either side of the island, as well as a well-equipped service centre. Key features of the Green Island are: its amphitheater, which accommodates 700 persons, is used for conducting concerts and theatrical celebrations. Its touristic tower is 35 meters high and is provided with a water tank at its top. Its Kid's Castle includes many rooms, corridors and channels and small waterfalls for children's fun. There is an ascending spiral stairway for walking enthusiasts. 50,000 coloured shrubs and seedlings which are adaptable to Kuwait's environment were planted on the Island. :::::::::Hawalli Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View of Hawalli looking towards Arabian Gulf View of Hawalli looking towards Arabian Gulf Ian Vlemmiks Hawalli is an area about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south-east of Kuwait City. It is a mainly residential area between the 3rd Ring Road to the north and the 4th Ring Road to the south with Maidan Hawalli and Sha'ab to the east and Rawda to the west. It is really a suburb of Kuwait City but was one of the first established. There is a good deal of redevelopment going on at the moment (October 2004) and many of the older buildings are being cleared to make way for new apartment blocks and shopping complexes. Althought mainly residential there are many shops along Tunis Street and Beirut Street including one or two modern shopping malls. There are also the usual fast food outlets (KFC, Burger King etc). :::::::::: Kuwait city Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Aqua Park (View From One of the Kuwait Towers) Aqua Park (View From One of the Kuwait Towers) Alexei Naumov Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait. Although it goes back a long time in history, the present day city is very modern. Kuwait City is a bustling metropolis of high-rise office buildings, luxury hotels, wide boulevards and well-tended parks and gardens. Its seaport is used by oil tankers, cargo ships and many pleasure craft. Its most dominant landmark is Kuwait Towers, and its oldest is Seif Palace, built in 1896, whose interior features original Islamic mosaic tilework, though these suffered badly during the Iraqi occupation. The Kuwait Museum was also stripped of many artefacts – part of it has been renovated and is now open to the public. Rebuilding work has still not begun on the Islamic Museum, which was badly hit during the war. :::::::::Salmiya Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see salmiya plaza salmiya plaza koweiti Salmiya is the main shopping district and is located around 10km southeast of Kuwait City. It has several shopping malls, cinemas, boutiques, restaurants and supermarkets. It is a heavily populated residential area popular with Arab and Indian expatriates. This isn't the only place one can venture to in order to have a leisurable experience of the middle eastern culture __________Things to do Edit This night clubs and dance parties [Add Activity] Paula Angelique Hafner Edit This swimming and ice cream type: Going to the Beach World66 rating: [rate it] |
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Il Kuwait è un Emirato, situato nell' Asia sud-occidentale, in un' area particolarmente ricca di petrolio. Lo Stato si affaccia sul Golfo Persico e confina con l' Arabia Saudita a sud e con l' Iraq a nord. Il nome è il diminutivo di una parola araba che significa fortezza costruita vicino all'acqua.
[modifica] StoriaFino all' inizio del 16° secolo la zona corrispondente all' attuale Kuwait era scarsamente popolata (era solo un arido deserto). Nel 18° secolo iniziò a prosperare con il commercio di perle e spezie e nel 1899 diventò un protettorato britannico. La scoperta di grandi giacimenti di petrolio ha trasformato il Kuwait in uno dei più ricchi Stati della penisola e uno dei maggiori esportatori mondiali di petrolio, arrivando ad ottenere l' indipendenza dal Regno Unito nel 1961. La crescita economica attirò nel nuovo Stato numerosi lavoratori stranieri di cui solo pochi riuscirono ad ottenere la cittadinanza. Dopo essere stato alleato dell'Iraq durante la guerra Iran-Iraq il Kuwait fu invaso e annesso dall' Iraq nell' agosto 1990. La monarchia fu deposta e fu insediato un governatore iracheno. Il Consiglio di Sicurezza delle Nazioni Unite autorizzò una coalizione di 34 paesi, guidata dagli Stati Uniti, a intervenire militarmente. Il 27 febbraio 1991 si concluse la Guerra del Golfo con la liberazione del Kuwait e il reinsediamento dell' emiro.
[modifica] PoliticaIl capo dello stato è l' Emiro, un titolo semi-ereditario. L' emiro nomina il primo ministro, che solo recentemente è anche l' erede al trono. Un consiglio di ministri aiuta il primo ministro nei suoi compiti di capo del governo. Il Parlamento, o Majlis al-Umma, consta di 50 membri, che vengono scelti in elezioni che si tengono ogni quattro anni. Dato che il conseguimento della cittadinanza kuwaitiana è molto difficile, e che la maggioranza della popolazione è costituita da immigrati e dai loro discendenti, gli elettori costituiscono solo il 10% della popolazione.
[modifica] RegioniIl Kuwait è suddiviso in 6 governorati (muhafazat):
[modifica] GeografiaIl territorio del Kuwait è constituito principalmente da deserto, con lievi differenze di altitudine. Il clima è secco e caldo. Sulla costa settentrionale sono situate alcune isole, di cui la città sono Madinat al-Kuwait, Salmiya, Hawalli.
[modifica] EconomiaL'economia è basata sull'industria petrolifera (il reddito pro-capite è superiore a quello di Israele, e di poco inferiore a quello italiano). L' agricoltura è stata possibile solo di recente in seguito a una forte opera di canalizzazioni, è fiorente anche il terziario (turismo, commercio sport ecc...).
[modifica] DemografiaCirca l' 80% della popolazione kuwaitiana è araba; gli arabi emigrati sono principalmente Egiziani e profughi senza cittadinanza chiamati anche Bidun (lett. "senza cittadinanza"). Fra gli immigrati non arabi sono numerosi gli Indiani, i Bengalesi, i Pakistani e i Filippini. In Kuwait vivevano numerosi Palestinesi, molti dei quali furono espulsi dal paese dopo che il leader dell' OLP, Yasser Arafat, espresse il suo sostegno all'Iraq durante la Guerra del Golfo. La lingua ufficiale è l'arabo, comunque l'inglese è generalmente studiato e conosciuto. Alcuni immigrati parlano le loro lingue d' origine. Circa l' 85% dei kuwaitiani è musulmano, in maggioranza sunnita ma un 30% è sciita. [modifica] Collegamenti esterni
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