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 * __Kuwait__**

The flag of Kuwait consists of three horizontal stripes - the top stripe is green; the middle one white; and the bottom stripe is red. On the left hand side of the Kuwait flag there is a black trapezoid


 * ** Kuwait **** is in the Eastern Hemisphere **
 * ** Continent - Asia **
 * ** Population - 2,691,158 **
 * ** Capital – Kuwait **
 * ** No mountains - flat to slightly undulating desert plain **
 * ** bodies of water – Persian Gulf, **
 * ** Imports - food, construction materials, vehicles and parts **
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 * ** Exports - oil, refined products, and fertilizers **
 * ** Languages - Arabic and some English **
 * ** Religion - Muslim 85% (Sunni 70%, Shia 30%), other (includes Christian, Hindu,) 15% **
 * ** Two Current issues in Kuwait are limited natural fresh water resources and desertification **
 * ** 3 places to visit in Kuwait are – The capital - Kuwait, the oil wells, some of the major ports **
 * ** Important Dates - Won independence in 1961, National Day - 25 February 1950, Constitution was approved November 11th 1962, adult females were allowed to vote as of 16 May 2005 **
 * ** Current Leaders - AL-SABAH- 1991, Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah - 29 January 2006, First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR MUBAREK al-Hamad al-Sabah - 9 February 2006 **
 * ** This country is different from the United States because it is not a democracy, it’s a constitutional emirate. Another difference is the climate in Kuwait. They have a hot dry climate and we have a more moderate climate. The final difference is that Kuwait’s main language is Arabic were the United States’ is English.  **

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