1. 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.
The Green Island in Kuwait is an artificial island, situated off the Kuwait City promenade coast. It opened in February 1988 and is a popular tourist attraction, as well as a popular holiday retreat in Kuwait. This is basically a reclaimed land, transformed into an artificial island.
Read moreKuwait City has no shortage of transport options for both tourists and business travelers. Although there are no trains, Kuwait has a well-developed road network and public transport is restricted to buses and taxis. Plans are in the process of building a railway network in the future, but at present, buses, cars or taxis are the only public transit means available in Kuwait.
Read moreKuwait is an Islamic nation that is becoming more and more influenced by Western traditions. The country's capital is Kuwait City, and it is a lively city.
Read more