Kuwait's ranking for economic liberty is 63.2, making its economy the 79th freest in the 2020 Index. Its overall score rose by 2.4 points, largely due to a higher score for transparency of government.
Read moreKuwait is one of the very few countries in the world where alcohol is completely banned
Read moreThe Kuwaiti oil industry is a prosperous oil field. The petroleum industry is Kuwait's largest sector, which accounts for almost half of the country 's GDP.
Read moreFamily law and personal status in Kuwait are regulated by religious tribunals. In Kuwaiti the legal framework is based on Islamic law. The Kuwaiti Family Law Code, which regulates issues such as divorce, marriage , child custody and inheritance, was enacted in 1984.
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