Mar 18, 2009 12:39 AM
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(Updated Mar 31, 2009 08:12 PM)
A place where the sea meets the desert….Kuwait definitely looks like a dream. Kuwait is an exquisite country situated in the middle east and is my home away from home......The country is modern as well as traditional, middle eastern as well as western, conservative as well as liberal....It's a fantastic place that is modern and secure but not unsophisticated .
Kuwait has a GDP (PPP) of US$138.6 billion and a per capita income of US$60, 800, making it the third richest country in the world. Kuwait has a highly cosmopolitan society and you can almost find all kinds of people here...., Kuwait has a diverse and vibrant culture. However, the influence of Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle is prominent. Western-style clothing is also extremely popular, especially among Kuwait's youth.
The country is still ruled by the kings and no one has to pay any tax to the government and this is definitely a privilege enjoyed by everyone who lives here. Constructions are going on all over Kuwait and a lot of eye-catching architectural works can be seen here. The main attractions in Kuwait are the Kuwait towers, cobra tower, liberation tower and the majestic avenues, marina and souk shark malls situated near the seashore, the malls have an appeasing ambiance due to their location near the beach side. The roads in this country are spick and span and people can be seen hitting the streets with classy and luxurious automobiles.
Though it's a desert, greenery can be seen everywhere as trees have been planted with artificial methods. The country also has some exotic hotels like Hilton, Sheraton, J.W Marriott and Hawthorn. There are some fabulous beaches where people do barbecue parties quite often on the weekends, besides that Kuwait also has a scrumptious cuisine and some stunning palaces. Summer in Kuwait starts from March-April and lasts till the end of October, winter lasts till the end of February, the country experiences frequent squalls and almost no rainfall throughout the year.The only thing I hate about Kuwait are windstorms.
Other nationals are subject to strict rules of entry and registration as foreigners under the sponsorship of Kuwaitis or Kuwait companies or as dependents of foreigners under who already enjoy residence under Kuwait sponsorship. There are two basic types of visa, a visit visa and a residence visa. A foreigner whose country without a visa abolition treaty with Kuwait, ie a treaty permitting Kuwait to enter their country without a visa, may be granted reciprocal rights in the Kuwait. These persons however may require an entry permit.
