Kuwait
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a sovereign monarchy in northeastern Arabia, on the northwest coast of the Persian Gulf: formerly a British protectorate. About 8,000 sq. mi. (20,720 sq km).
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a seaport in and the capital of the monarchy of Kuwait.
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a state on the NW coast of the Persian Gulf: came under British protection in 1899 and gained independence in 1961; invaded by Iraq in 1990; liberated by US-led UN forces 1991 in the Gulf War: mainly desert. The economy is dependent on oil. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Kuwait. Pop: 2 695 316 (2013 est). Area: 24 280 sq km (9375 sq miles)
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the capital of Kuwait: a port on the Persian Gulf. Pop: 1 225 000 (2005 est)
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A major petroleum producer, Kuwait possesses about one-fifth of the world's oil reserves. It is a leading member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
In 1990, Kuwait was invaded by Iraq; in 1991, Iraqi forces were expelled by a coalition of United Nations forces led by the United States. (See also Persian Gulf War.)
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When the squad arrived in Kuwait they were greeted by a small group of fans, while school children interacted with them as if they were Premier League players.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
It comes as part of the club's continued link with Kuwait through their owner Ali Alhamad, who purchased the club in 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Near-term oil-market fundamentals remain tight despite efforts to restore regional supply routes, the National Bank of Kuwait said in an oil-market report Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Ever since Iraq invaded Kuwait, curious motorists passing through the Mojave Desert have stopped to ask the way to Bagdad, the California ghost town named in the 1800s for the Middle Eastern capital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
They had just brought Kuwaiti oil to Japan, and were returning to Kuwait for more.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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