Kuwait

Kuwait is a country on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia and overlooking the Persian Gulf. Its capital is Kuwait City.

Al Sabah: The ruling family of Kuwait, which has governed the country since the eighteenth century. The family’s rule began before Kuwait became a modern state and continues under its constitutional system.
Constitution of Kuwait: The 1962 constitution establishing Kuwait as a hereditary emirate with an elected National Assembly and defined civil rights. It sets the formal structure of the state and its institutions.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation: Kuwait’s state-owned holding company for the country’s oil and gas operations. It oversees the industry that dominates Kuwait’s export earnings.
Battle of Jahra: A 1920 battle in which Kuwaiti forces defended the Red Fort at Jahra against Ikhwan fighters. Its outcome helped preserve Kuwait’s autonomy during a period of contested borders.
Kuwaiti Arabic: A variety of Gulf Arabic spoken in Kuwait, with vocabulary and pronunciation shaped by regional contact. Its everyday use marks a shared local identity across generations.
Kuwait–Najd War: A series of conflicts between Kuwait and the Emirate of Najd from 1919 to 1920. The 1920 Battle of Jahra helped define Kuwait’s southern frontier.
Emir of Kuwait: The hereditary head of state of Kuwait, drawn from the Al Sabah ruling family. The emir appoints the government and holds constitutional powers over the legislature.
Burgan oil field: A giant oil field in southeastern Kuwait and one of the world’s largest sandstone oil fields. Its production has been central to Kuwait’s rise as an oil exporter.
Operation Desert Storm: The 1991 coalition military campaign that expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait. It ended the occupation that began with Iraq’s 1990 invasion.
Kuwait Towers: Three landmark towers on Kuwait City’s waterfront, completed in 1979 and used for water storage and public observation. Their design became a visible symbol of modern Kuwait.

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