- Souvenirs to Buy: Carpets, copperware, dried fruits, leatherware, opal jewelry, nuts, perfumes, rugs, scarves, silverware, and wooden backgammon sets.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Asida (dessert). Ghraiba (cookies). Harees (stew). Machboos (national dish). Margoog (vegetable stew). Murabyan (rice dish). Muttabaq Samak (fish dish). Quzi (lamb dish).
- Local Drink to Try: Arabic Coffee. Arabic Tea. Dried Lime Tea. Kuwaiti Tea.
- In 1938, discovered oil reserves.
- In 1946, the first time to export crude oil.
- In 1961, became independent.
- In northern area, the world's earliest reed-boats were discovered.
- The Scientific Center (Ras Salmiya) is the largest Middle East aquarium.
- Has the highest valued currency (KWD) in the world.
- Al-Hashemi II (Kuwait City) is the world's largest wooden ship.
- Ranks first in social progress amongst the Arab worlds.
- First country in the world to use desalination for large-scale domestic use of water supply.
- Home to the largest opera house (Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre - JACC) in the Middle East.
- Consists of nine islands (only Failaka Island is uninhabited).
- Bubiyan is the largest island.
- Highest literacy rate in the Arab world.
- Films majority of television drama and comedy productions amongst the Gulf ("Hollywood of the Gulf").
- Only Gulf Arab region country with theatrical traditions.
- Does not have any permanent rivers.
- Home to the world's largest breeding colony of crab-plover birds.
- Kuwait National Cultural District (KNCD) is the largest cultural investment project in the world (over $1USD Billion).
- Women outnumber men in the workforce.
- One of the largest shipping industries in the region.
- Annual Events: (February) Hala Festival.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, National Day, Liberation Day, Mawlid, Islamic New Year, Isra and Mi'raj, Eid al-Fitr, Al-Wuquf Fi Arafa, and Eid al-Adha.
- Terrorist groups are known to target and attack U.S. citizens.
- English is widely understood and often used in business transactions.
- Possession of alcohol and/or narcotics is illegal.
- A very hot and dry country with flat terrain.
- Not necessarily a commercialized tourist destination.
- Taking photographs or video clips of government buildings, military installations, oil-related infrastructure or of people is considered illegal.
- Gambling, pornography, and prostitution are illegal.
- Humiliating or insulting any person verbally or through obscene gestures in public places is considered illegal and punishable.
- Conspicuous wealth is noticeable.
- Accommodation is costly. However, the cost of food, sightseeing, and transportation is fairly inexpensive.
- Summers are some of the hottest on earth (highest recorded, 129°F).
- At-fault automobile accidents may result in arrests, demands for financial restitution, and/or travel bans preventing you from leaving.
- Traffic cameras are common at stop lights and for speeding violations. Nonpayment of traffic violations may prevent you from leaving the country.
- French is taught in schools as a third language for two years.
- Male homosexuality is illegal and punishable by up to 6 years in prison.
- Highways are considered dangerous due to excessive speeding.
- Admission to most museums is free.
- Many businesses close between 12Noon - 4PM.
- Desert Wildflowers Bloom Season (October - March).
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $3,000KWD.
- Best Time to Visit: November - April
- Coolest Months: January - March
- Hottest Months: April - November
- Peak Season: June - August
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