Despite its historical problems, Kuwait continues to be an attractive option for many expats, particularly those working in the oil industry.
Read moreThe principal airport serving the country is the Kuwait International Airport.
Read moreThe Green Island in Kuwait is an artificial island, situated off the Kuwait City promenade coast. It opened in February 1988 and is a popular tourist attraction, as well as a popular holiday retreat in Kuwait. This is basically a reclaimed land, transformed into an artificial island.
Read more1. Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.