Located on the northern end of the Persian (Arabian) Gulf, Kuwait shares borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The weather and climate are typically desert, with extremely hot summers and short, cool winters. Dust storms are common in late spring and summer. Temperatures range from 40 C (104 F) to 50 C (122 F) between July and August. The landscape is relatively flat and arid, broken only by an occasional low hill.
Kuwait has made remarkable progress in rebuilding following the devastation of the 1991 Gulf War. The vast majority of travel to Kuwait is by U.S. businesspersons.
The capital, Kuwait City, is served by Kuwait International Airport. There are 27 flights to different countries from Kuwait. Popular airlines include Kuwait Airways, United Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian Airlines, British Airways, Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch Airways. Taxis are readily available and can be hired by the day. Orange taxis work fixed routes and may be shared. Call taxis are available at major hotels. Large international hotels operate shuttle service to and from the airport. Cars are available for rent, but rates are high; driving is on the right.
Arabic is the official language, though English is widely spoken. Kuwait's official religion is Islam, though 15 percent of the population is non-Muslim (Christian, Hindu and other). More than 50 percent of the residents are non-Kuwaitis.
The government of Kuwait is a nominal constitutional monarchy headed by an emir, a member of the Al-Sabah family selected by the family. The emir has full executive authority and selects a prime minister (the crown prince) as well as a Cabinet of Ministers. Kuwait gained its independence in 1961 from the United Kingdom.
Kuwait's telecommunications system is modern. A wireless communications GSM 900 network provides nationwide cellular coverage. Pay phones are both coin- and card-operated. Fax service is available at most hotels. Internet cafes are growing in popularity, especially in Kuwait City.
Few bargains are to be found in Kuwait.
Violent crime in Kuwait is rare, and the overall crime rate is low. Women may be subject to physical and verbal harassment. Anti-Western sentiment throughout the Middle East requires Western nationals to be aware of their surroundings at all times.
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