Kuwait A Country Study - Paperback

by Federal Research Division (Author)

Kuwait A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed analysis of the history, culture, politics, economy, and society of Kuwait. The book is authored by the Federal Research Division, which is a research arm of the Library of Congress, and is intended to serve as a reference guide for scholars, policymakers, and students interested in Kuwait.The book is divided into several chapters that cover various aspects of Kuwait. The first chapter provides an overview of the country's geography, climate, and natural resources. The second chapter delves into Kuwait's history, from its early settlement to its modern-day political and economic developments. The third chapter explores Kuwait's political system, including its constitution, government structure, and political parties. The fourth chapter focuses on Kuwait's economy, including its oil industry, trade policies, and economic challenges. The fifth chapter provides an in-depth look at Kuwait's society and culture, including its religion, education system, and social customs.The book also includes several appendices that provide additional information on Kuwait, including a chronology of important events, a glossary of terms, and a list of further reading materials. Overall, Kuwait A Country Study offers a comprehensive and informative look at one of the most important countries in the Middle East.Foreign trade has always dominated Kuwait's economy. Before the discovery of oil, merchants developed large transshipment and reexport businesses that, along with the sale of pearls to foreign dealers, yielded a substantial part of the population's income. The discovery of large quantities of oil provided a new and increasingly important export because Kuwait needed only small amounts of oil products domestically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.