Situated in Salmiya, Kuwait, The Science Center is the base of environmental education for the gulf region. Inherited by late Sheik Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwait Scientific Center (KSC) spans more than 80,000 square meters of area.
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.
Kuwait is one of the Arab countries in the world and therefore, Arabic is the main language. The nation hosts a large immigrant workforce, especially from Asia, who use English alongside their mother tongues. Expatriates account for 70 per cent of the Kuwaiti population, which translates into the increasing linguistic diversity of the country. Tourists who visit Kuwait are encouraged to learn at least a few words from Arabic.
Read moreKuwait is one of the very few countries in the world where alcohol is completely banned
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