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مسار الصفحة الحالية:

Arabic (official), English widely understood among upper and middle classes

Government type:

constitutional monarchy

Capital:

name: Amman

Administrative divisions:

12 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Ajlun, Al 'Aqabah, Al Balqa', Al Karak, Al Mafraq, 'Amman, At Tafilah, Az Zarqa', Irbid, Jarash, Ma'an, Madaba

National holiday:

Independence Day, 25 May (1946)

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KUWAIT

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Background

Faylakah Island, in Kuwait Bay, had a civilization

dating back to the 3rd millennium BC that flourished until 1200 BC. Greek colonists resettled the island in

the 4th century BC. Abd Rahim of the Sabah dynasty

became sheikh in 1756, the first of a family that

continues to rule Kuwait. In 1899, to thwart German

and Ottoman influences, Kuwait gave Britain control

of its foreign affairs. Following the outbreak of war

in 1914, Britain established a protectorate there. In

1961, after Kuwait became independent, Iraq laid

claim to it. British troops defended Kuwait, the Arab

League recognized its independence, and Iraq

dropped its claim. Iraqi forces invaded and occupied

Kuwait in 1990, and a US-led military coalition

drove them out in 1991. The destruction of many of

Kuwait’s oil wells complicated reconstruction efforts.

Location:

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

Area:

total: 17,818 sq km

Climate:

dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters

Natural resources:

petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas

Population:

2,692,526

Ethnic groups:

Kuwaiti 45%, other Arab 35%, South Asian 9%, Iranian 4%, other 7%

Religions:

Muslim 85% ,other (includes Christian, Hindu, Parsi) 15%

Languages:

Arabic (official), English widely spoken

Government type:

constitutional emirate

Capital:

name: Kuwait City

Administrative divisions:

6 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Ahmadi, Al 'Asimah, Al Farwaniyah, Al Jahra', Hawalli, Mubarak al Kabir

National holiday:

National Day, 25 February (1950)

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LEBANON

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Location:

Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Palestine and Syria

Area:

total: 10,400 sq km

Climate:

Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; Lebanon mountains experience heavy winter snows

Natural resources:

limestone, iron ore, salt, water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, arable land

Population:

4,017,095 (July 2009 est.)

country comparison to the world: 126

Ethnic groups:

Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%

Religions:

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