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    Introduction


    Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91.


    Location


    Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia


    Geographic coordinates


    29 30 N, 45 45 E


    Area


    total: 17,820 sq km water: 0 sq km land: 17,820 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly smaller than New Jersey


    Land boundaries


    total: 462 km border countries: Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km


    Coastline


    499 km


    Maritime claims


    territorial sea: 12 NM


    Climate


    dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters


    Terrain


    flat to slightly undulating desert plain


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m highest point: unnamed location 306 m


    Natural resources


    petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas


    Land use


    arable land: 0.34% permanent crops: 0.06% other: 99.6% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    60 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April and bring heavy rain, which can damage roads and houses; sandstorms and dust storms occur throughout the year, but are most common between March and August


    Environment - current issues


    limited natural fresh water resources; some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water; air and water pollution; desertification


    Environment - international agreements


    party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: Marine Dumping


    Geography - note


    strategic location at head of Persian Gulf


    Population


    2,257,549 note: includes 1,291,354 non-nationals (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Kuwait


    Phone Code


    +965


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