Kuwait

Capital City: Kuwait City

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

Religion: Muslim 85% (Sunni 70%, Shi'a 30%), other (includes Christian, Hindu, Parsi) 15%

Language: Arabic (official), English widely spoken

Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar

Electrical Voltage: 240 volts

How to get there:
By plane: Kuwait International Airport is served by several airlines, mostly flying within the Middle East. The national airline, Kuwait Airways, serves New York City via London, as well as several European and Asian destinations. United Airlines offers nonstop service to Washington, DC.

By car: Kuwait shares its borders with only 2 nations - Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The political situation in Iraq is volatile currently, so it's advisable not to use that route.

By bus: Kuwait Transport Company operates a nationwide service which is both reliable and inexpensive and there is the city bus which is a private company and offers better buses.

By boat: Consulting a travel agent is recommended if you want to go by boat to or from Kuwait. Scheduled ferries to and from Iran are handled by Kuwait-Iran Shipping Company. The ferries go three times a week from Ash Shuwayk in Kuwait to Bushehr in Iran.
Speedboats also go between Ash Shuwayk and Manama in Bahrain.

Weather: dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters
 
Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: Most western citizens can get a visa at Kuwait airport, but it would be advised that you contact the Kuwait Embassy in your home country to find out more information.
Please note, Israeli citizens are banned by the Kuwait government from entering the country.

Getting Around: Taxis, Car Rentals

Tourism Website: http://www.kuwait-info.com/sidepages/tourism_over.asp
 
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