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The '''State of Kuwait''' is a small oil-rich desert nation at the head of the [[Persian Gulf]]. It has land borders with with [[Iraq]] and [[Saudi Arabia]]. The name Kuwait is derived from Arabic meaning "fortress built near water".
The country became a British Protectorate in 1899 and enjoyed [[British]] rule until June 19, 1961, when it was granted status as a sovereign independent state. It is now a constitutional emirate, headed by a Prime Minister, Nasir Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah (appointed by the Amir on 3 April 2007). As an emirate the Head of Government is Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah which is a hereditary title.
On the 2nd of August 1990, Kuwait was invaded by [[Iraq]], and following aerial bombardment from [[US]] and allied warplanes a short 4 day ground [[Gulf_War|war]] started on 23 February 1991, Kuwait was liberated. As such Kuwait is a strong ally of the United States and many units bound for service in Iraq will rally in Kuwait.
The chief source of revenue is oil, and approximately 50% of the total GDP. Kuwait has proven crude oil reserves of 96 billion barrels which is approximately 10% of the world total. Despite the riches from oil wealth, there are very few other resources for Kuwait and most of the food consumed has to be imported and the water [[desalinated]] from the sea. The currency of Kuwait is the dinar.
Kuwaitis are predominantly Muslim, though there are a few Christians and Atheists. The Kuwaiti christians count around 200 families. The total population is 2,505,559 and 51% of that total are non-nationals consisting of Egyptians followed by Indians, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Filipinos and Sri Lankan residents.
The capital is Kuwait City.
The capital is Kuwait City.
==References==
CIA Factbook -- Kuwait [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ku.html]
[[Category:Middle Eastern Countries]]
[[Category:Middle Eastern Countries]]