Kuwait (Capital: Kuwait City)
Foreign Minister of Kuwait has arrived in India.
Political Features
- Location: A West Asian country situated in Arabian Peninsula at northwest corner of Persian Gulf.
- Bordering Nations: Iraq (north and west), Saudi Arabia (south and west)
- Key Organisation: Member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation & OPEC.
- Persian Gulf War 1990: It was fought by US-led coalition against Iraq in response to its invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Geographical Features
- 9 Islands: Failaka Island, Bubiyan Island, Miskan Island etc.
- Climate: Hyper-arid desert climate (Highly variable with recurrent extremes)
- Oil reserves: It has 6-7% of the world's proven oil reserves.
