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 '''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". |