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Kuwait Description Kuwait
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Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since returning to power in 1991 and reestablished an elected legislature that in recent years has become increasingly assertive. The country witnessed the historic election in May 2009 of four women to its National Assembly.
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Location
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Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
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Area - comparative
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slightly smaller than New Jersey
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Natural resources Kuwait Kuwait
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petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas
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Population Kuwait
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2,789,132
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Kuwait Religions Kuwait
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Muslim 85% (Sunni 70%, Shia 30%), other (includes Christian, Hindu, Parsi) 15%
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Languages
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Arabic (official), English widely spoken
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Kuwait Education Kuwait expenditures
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3.8% of GDP (2006)
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Government Kuwait type
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6 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Ahmadi, Al 'Asimah, Al Farwaniyah, Al Jahra', Hawalli, Mubarak al Kabir
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Independence
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National Day, 25 February (1950)
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Kuwait Economy - overview
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Investment Kuwait
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Industries Kuwait
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45.83 billion kWh (2007 est.)
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Airports Kuwait
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gas 269 km; oil 540 km; refined products 57 km (2009)
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