We Visit Kuwait

Kuwait is one of the smallest Arabic countries but one of the wealthiest per capita, thanks to huge reserves of oil beneath its sands. It is a country of contradictions. While the capital city is modern and sophisticated, the rest of the country remains mostly undeveloped desert, unchanged for thousands of years. Although an Islamic state, Kuwait is one of the most democratic Muslim countries, even though it has been ruled by the same royal family for two centuries. Nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia along the Persian Gulf, the area has been an important trade hub since the time of Alexander the Great With its rich history, natural (if harsh) beauty, friendly citizens, and intriguing culture, Kuwait is full of surprises. Come take a tour of this fascinating country, where the past coexists with the present to create a unique destination in the Middle East.

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We Visit Kuwait

Kuwait is one of the smallest Arabic countries but one of the wealthiest per capita, thanks to huge reserves of oil beneath its sands. It is a country of contradictions. While the capital city is modern and sophisticated, the rest of the country remains mostly undeveloped desert, unchanged for thousands of years. Although an Islamic state, Kuwait is one of the most democratic Muslim countries, even though it has been ruled by the same royal family for two centuries. Nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia along the Persian Gulf, the area has been an important trade hub since the time of Alexander the Great With its rich history, natural (if harsh) beauty, friendly citizens, and intriguing culture, Kuwait is full of surprises. Come take a tour of this fascinating country, where the past coexists with the present to create a unique destination in the Middle East.

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We Visit Kuwait

We Visit Kuwait

by Kathleen Tracy
We Visit Kuwait

We Visit Kuwait

by Kathleen Tracy

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Overview

Kuwait is one of the smallest Arabic countries but one of the wealthiest per capita, thanks to huge reserves of oil beneath its sands. It is a country of contradictions. While the capital city is modern and sophisticated, the rest of the country remains mostly undeveloped desert, unchanged for thousands of years. Although an Islamic state, Kuwait is one of the most democratic Muslim countries, even though it has been ruled by the same royal family for two centuries. Nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia along the Persian Gulf, the area has been an important trade hub since the time of Alexander the Great With its rich history, natural (if harsh) beauty, friendly citizens, and intriguing culture, Kuwait is full of surprises. Come take a tour of this fascinating country, where the past coexists with the present to create a unique destination in the Middle East.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781584159582
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 08/01/2011
Series: Your Land and My Land Series: The Middle East
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Welcome to Kuwait 9

Where in the World Is Kuwait? 12

Facts at a Glance 13

2 Brief History 15

3 Politics and Government 19

4 The Land 25

5 The Kuwait People 29

6 Kuwait Culture 33

7 From Pearls to Pipelines 39

8 Famous Kuwaitis 43

9 Festivals and Attractions 47

10 A Taste of Kuwait 51

Kuwaiti Receipe: Chicken Machboos (Kuwaiti Biryani) 54

Kuwaiti Craft: Sadu Weaving 56

Timeline 58

Chapter Notes 57

Further Reading 60

Books 60

Works Consulted 60

On the Internet 61

Glossary 62

Index 63

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