|
Structure
Interesting Questions, Facts and Information
- There are a total of 15 general entries.
Special Topics
|
 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Kuwait
| Which country is north of Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Iraq. The Iraqis invaded and bombed Kuwait in 1990 which led to the Gulf War in 1991. The United States won the war. The nickname of the war was "The 100 Hour War."
| Kuwait is located in what area? | Kuwait
|
Middle East. The Persian Gulf is located in the Middle East. On the eastern side of the Persian Gulf is Iran. The Red Sea is on the other side of the Arabian Penninsula.
| Which country is south of Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a major oil producer in the world. Saudi Arabia takes up a lot of space on the Arabian Penninsula. South of Saudi Arabia is Yemen, Oman, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
| What is the leader of Kuwait's title? | Kuwait
|
Emir. The Amir is the leader's title in Kuwait. The Amir of Kuwait during the invasion of Kuwait tried to escape to Saudi Arabia during the invasion. The Iraqis killed him while he was trying to escape to Saudi Arabia.
| What is significant about the falcon in Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
It is the national bird of Kuwait. If you check out the stamps and the currencies of Kuwait you will always find a picture of a falcon on it. Falcons are found everywhere in Kuwait.
| What is the currency used in Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Kuwaiti dinar. Prior to 1960 Kuwait used the Indian rupee with a Kuwaiti stamp and the Emir's signature on it.
| Which is the largest city in Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Jahra. There are well over 400,000 people living in Jahra comprising many Indians, Filipinos, Pakistanis, and Kuwaitis of course. The next largest city is Kuwait City with a population of approximately 60,000.
| What is the official religion of Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Islam. About 80 percent of people in Kuwait follow Islam. Muslim immigrants from Saudi Arabia settled in Kuwait resulting in the formation of Islam in Kuwait.
Yes. Its name is Kuwait Bay. Kuwait's capital Kuwait City is situated on Kuwait Bay. It is used for fishing and travelling to Kuwait's islands.
| What is the meaning of the name 'Kuwait'? | Kuwait
|
Little Fort. The original Kuwaitis were nomadic tribesmen of the Bani Utubi tribe of the Anaiza confederation. They emigrated from central Arabia in the early 18th century, settling near some brackish wells around which they built a fort. Hence the name Kuwait, or 'little fort'.
| Kuwait gained independence from which country? | Kuwait
|
Great Britain. Kuwait became fully independent when Great Britain cancelled its protectorate status over the sheikhdom on June 19, 1961.
| What is the name of the tallest tower of Kuwait? | Kuwait
|
Liberation Tower. It is about 372 meters tall. Like Kuwait Tower, the Liberation Tower also has a revolving restaurant.
| Of how many towers do The Kuwait Towers comprise? | Kuwait
|
3. The smallest tower is used for projecting lights onto the other two towers. The second tower is used as a water reservoir. The largest of them has a revolving restaurant and a revolving view deck giving a scenic view of Kuwait City and its bordering cities. It also has another reservoir.
|
Fun Trivia | 
Quizzes | 
Games
| 
People | 
Services | 
Help | 
Me
