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Kuwait was never a colony and the Kuwaitis have always been free to manage their affairs among themselves as they see fit and develop their unique cultural characteristics in their own way. The Kuwaiti of the pre-oil era survived, in the harshness of the desert or sea, through a mix of finely honed skills and highly developed social organization based on family, can and tribe, which provided the economic and political support necessary for survival. In return for this support, the individual gave unquestioning service and loyalty to his group. This gave rise to clan –based networks, which are still extremely strong and provide the basis of social relations between Kuwaitis today.
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Kuwait Kuwait, the prototypical oil-rich state, has more than ten percent of the world’s estimated oil reserves, and is a leading exporter of petroleum. Tourists, who look forward to a relaxed entry into the Muslim world, can enter Kuwait, and wander around souks, mosques and other sandy traces of ancient Bedouin days. But, behind the extravagant richness, lies the traditional values and warm Arabian hospitality. |
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The Islamic Middle Eastern state of Kuwait, situated at the northwest extreme
of the Persian Gulf, is somewhat overshadowed and overwhelmed by its neighbours
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and especially war-torn Iraq. Nevertheless, the flat
and featureless country is beginning to attract tourists and businessmen
from the west, particularly Americans. Those visiting Kuwait today are imbued
with a lust for adventure that has nothing to do with adrenalin-producing
experiences, but rather a yen to explore a not too radical fundamentalist
Muslim culture and witness a country undergoing post-war reconstruction.
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- Kuwait
Kuwait, like Saudi Arabia, hasn't opened up to tourism as much as its neighbors
have. This doesn't mean that there aren't a wealth of opportunities available
to explore while visiting. Postwar Kuwait has resulted in a construction
boom that has built this former sleepy collection of villages into the modern
oil rich state that it is today.
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Planet - Kuwait
Kuwait is your prototypical oil-rich state, and travellers looking for a
relaxed entry into the Muslim world can look forward to wandering around
mosques, souks and other sandy traces of bygone Bedouin days. Behind the
glitzy opulence lies a deep sense of traditional values and warm Arabian
hospitality.