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Travel Information on Kuwait
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Kuwait (KW)
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| Continent: |
Asia |
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| Area: |
17.818 km² |
| Population: |
2.460.000 |
| Capital city: |
Kuwait |
ISO code: |
KW |
| National language: |
Arabic |
International dialling code: |
+965 |
| Currency: |
Kuwaiti Dinar |
License plate number: |
KWT |
| Flight routes from Kuwait: |
245 |
Flight routes to Kuwait: |
203 |
| Popular airports: |
Kuwait (KWI)
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| Large cities: |
As Sālimīyah,
Şabāḩ as Sālim,
Al Farwānīyah,
Al Fuḩayḩīl,
Kuwait,
Ar Riqqah,
Salwá,
Al Manqaf,
Ar Rābiyah,
Bayan,
Al Finţās,
Janūb as Surrah,
Al Mahbūlah,
Ad Dasmah,
Ash Shāmīyah
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| Airlines based in Kuwait: |
Kuwait Airways,
Jazeera Airways
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Travelguide Kuwait (Asia)
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Location: The emirate of Kuwait is in the Middle East and borders in the north on Iraq, in the south on Saudi Arabia, and on the east coast on the Persian Gulf, where there are also nine small islands that are part of the state territory.
Geography: the countryside in Kuwait is mostly dominated by the desert highland Ad-Dibdida, also the location of several oases and the highest elevation of the country, the 290 metre high Ash Shakayah. There is a fertile flat coastal strip on the Persian Gulf. There is not one river in Kuwait; life takes place in the oases or on the coast.
Climate and best time to travel: the best time to travel to the emirate of Kuwait is between November and May, as the average day temperatures are then around 25° C, making this time of the year more bearable than the rest of the year. During the summer months Kuwait is one of the hottest places on earth, temperatures during the day can exceed 50° C.
Language and communication: the official and national language is Arabic. Almost everyone understands English.
Health and vaccinations: vaccination against hepatitis A, typhoid, diphtheria and tetanus is recommended. Long clothing should be worn to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and a locally purchased insect repellent should also be used. Medical care in Kuwait is good. Visitors are advised to take out a comprehensive medical and travel insurance that covers repatriation costs. A first aid kit should be packed and fruit and vegetables peeled or boiled.
Entry requirements: a one-month visa is available on arrival, and may or may not involve a small fee. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your intended stay. Passport holders with an Israeli stamp may be refused entry. The Kuwaiti Embassy can provide further information about visas, safety when in Kuwait and information for those travelling with children.
Arrival and onward journey: Kuwait is served by all major airlines. Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is located 16 km south of the capital Kuwait City.
Capital city: Kuwait-City, the capital of Kuwait, is in the middle of the country on the coast of the Persian Gulf, and has more than 2.4 million inhabitants. The country is the cultural, political and economic centre of the country. There are many old souks offering a wide selection of wares and the three Kuwait-Towers, which are 185 m high and were built in 1979, are also worth seeing. These are also the national symbol of the country. The first tower is a restaurant and offers good views, the second is used for water provision and the third only provides lighting for the other two towers.
Religion: Islam is state religion in Kuwait, about 70 % of the population are of Sunnite belief and 30 % are Shiite.
Major cities and accommodation: Dschalib as-Schuyuch, As-Salimiyya, Hawalli, Dschanub Chitan, Al-Farwaniyya, Salwa, Abraq Chitan and Subbah as-Salim.
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