5 Facts of Kuwait

The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City

When most people think of Kuwait they think about the fighting that took place over the country between Iraq and the United States. What people do not know is that Kuwait has some great and interesting places for people to visit or live. Kuwait is divided into five districts that make up the country.

5 Facts You Might Not Know

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Mostly known as a residential area, Hawalli has that low key feel where you can walk down the street to the closest fast food restaurants like Burger King and Kentucky Friend Chicken. Afterwards, one can go shopping on Tunis or Beirut Street and still have that small town feel.

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Although it contains the capital Kuwait City, Al Asimah has one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Failaka not only has rich land features, it has historic value as well. You can find historic coins and seals on the island.

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If you're looking for suburb living, Al Farwaniyah is just that. It contains a university, a hospital, and even an expressway. Al Farwaniyah is one of the most sought out places to live in Kuwait.

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More of an agricultural land, Al Jahra boasts the most notable football league in Kuwait named after the district. The district is also known for its part in the Gulf war that contains the infamous Highway 80. Highway 80, also known as Highway of Death, took on a lot of the fighting as it was the way out of Kuwait City to Iraq.

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The fifth district has most of Kuwait's money as it houses the Kuwait Oil Company. Al Ahmadi has many oil refineries and employs most of the population. The Hubara club is one of the more visited places for residents to enjoy their hobbies of socializing, dining, and even playing sports