Kuwait

Flag Description Three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side. Currency Kuwaiti dinar. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Middle east, bordering the persian gulf, between iraq and saudi arabia. Climate Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters. Terrain Flat to slightly undulating desert plain. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Persian Gulf 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location 306 m.

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Kuwait

This is a map of Kuwait. The map illustrates the location of Kuwait and its proximity to Abdali, Al Jahrah, Qasr, and the Persian Gulf.

Other countries on this map include: Iran / Iraq / Saudi Arabia

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