Kuwait

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Geography of Kuwait

Kuwait, or State of Kuwait, an independent Arab sheikhdom on the Arabian Peninsula, in southwestern Asia. It lies at the head of the Persian Gulf and is bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait's area is 6,880 square miles (17,818 km 2 ).

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Climate of Kuwait

Kuwait has four seasons, Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring, each explained in detail below:

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Kuwait

The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on Kuwait's architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle is obvious. The most distinctive characteristic of local Kuwaiti culture are diwaniya. Briefly, it involves large reception rooms used for male social gatherings attended mostly by family members and close friends.