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.
Renowned for its profoundly conservative interpretations of Islam, Kuwait provides tourists with unique insights into the Arab world. However, many tourists wonder "is Kuwait a safe place? 'And the answer to that is,' yes, Kuwait is generally a safe place to travel to, as crime rates are fairly low, and foreigners are highly unlikely to be targeted. However, there are certain matters that you need to consider when planning a travel to Kuwait.
Read moreKuwait is one of the Arab countries in the world and therefore, Arabic is the main language. The nation hosts a large immigrant workforce, especially from Asia, who use English alongside their mother tongues. Expatriates account for 70 per cent of the Kuwaiti population, which translates into the increasing linguistic diversity of the country. Tourists who visit Kuwait are encouraged to learn at least a few words from Arabic.
Read moreThe cost of living in Kuwait to an average West expatriate is more or less equal to that of most European nations. The average cost of living index of Kuwait City is equivalent to that of middle cost living locations.
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