The Ministry of Electricity and Water Supply operates services in Kuwait, and the system is relatively easy to comprehend. Most people will receive only one bill covering both their water supplies and their electricity supplies. Receiving separate bills is very unusual.
Read moreWhen wind hits the deserts of the south, they carry large amounts of sand causing sandstorms in the region-and often it is almost invisible to the citizens of the city.
Read more1. Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.
Kuwait boasts fascinating architecture, great shopping and beautiful water sports. If you are looking for a western-style nightclub in Kuwait, though, you might be a little disappointed.
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