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Kuwait is the rich capital of Kuwait
Kuwait City (Kuwait City) is the capital of one of the richest and most developed countries of the Middle East, and, in combination, a significant port in the northwest of the Persian Gulf. The capital of Kuwait is located on the southern shore of the deep-water harbor - Kuwait Bay. There are a lot of salt lakes in the city, which fill with water after the rain. Since there is no fresh water in Kuwait, drinking water is created by industrial desalination.
The capital of Kuwait is the largest city of the state. Half of the population are indigenous people, and half are Indians, Iranians, Pakistanis, Lebanese, Americans and Europeans. Mostly, Sunni Islam is professed, but there are Christians and other religions. The currency of Kuwait is Kuwaiti dinar, the official language is Arabic.
The capital of Kuwait began to develop rapidly economically after the discovery of oil fields. Such a treasure immediately attracted the attention of British and American businessmen. Most of the profits were exported from the country, which did not suit the government and local oligarchs, and therefore the independence of the state was proclaimed. Kuwait is a tasty morsel for many rulers, so it wanted to capture fascist Germany during the Second World War, as well as Iraq in 1990.
Kuwait is also of great cultural importance. Here is the National University, many libraries and museums. In the latter one can get acquainted with archeological and ethnographic collections, look at the products of local masters. It will also be interesting to go to one of the capital's theaters. Among other things, Kuwait City has also gathered under its wing scientists from many countries. Here scientific research works are carried out on agricultural sciences, oil geology, the country's economy and marine biology. Under the Council of Ministers, there is a group engaged in studying the history of Kuwait.
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