Virtually the entire country, except for some small coastal areas, is barren desert, with a flat to rolling terrain. Soils are practically nonexistent. The average annual temperature is 77° F, and the average annual rainfall is 127 mm (5 in) or less, most of which falls in the cooler season, between October and March. During the dry season temperatures frequently exceed 115° F. The country obtains its water supply from the desalination of sea water. Petroleum and natural gas are Kuwait's only natural resources. (Encarta)

The Native people of Kuwait are Arabs. There are also many minority groups in Kuwait such as Indians, Pakistanis, and Iranians. In 1999, the estimated population of Kuwait was 1,991,115, with fifty-four percent being immigrants. The population density is around 112 persons per 289 square miles. (facts.com) The dominant religion is Islam. The majority of the Muslims are Sunnite Muslims.

Some main problems that Kuwait faces today are women's voting rights border disputes with Iraq, and fear of future Iraqi troubles. In the past couple of years, women's voting rights have been a hot issue in Kuwait. In May of 1999, a law that extended voting rights to women was rejected by the legislature. This year the issue has been brought up again. Kuwait has a history of border disputes with the neighboring country of Iraq. Ever since the Middle east was divided up by "The West," Iraq has complained that Kuwait is part of their country. Since the Gulf War of the early nineties, Kuwait has been very cautious of Iraq; with good reason of course. They still see Iraq as a threat to the entire middle east as long as Saddam Hussein is in power.

I feel that the U.S. should protect Kuwait from enemy attack. Since it is such an easy target, we'll have to keep a close eye on it. Iraq should be our main concern for Kuwait's safety. Saddam Hussein needs to be overthrown or killed, whatever it takes. He seems to hold a grudge against Kuwait, and it will not stop until his power is taken away. Overall, I think Kuwait should be high on the U.S.'s priority list coming into the new millenium.

Kuwait was developed around the city of Kuwait in the late 18th century. It was under Ottoman Turkish rule until 1899 when the reigning emir asked for, and got, British protection. In 1914 Great Britain recognized the independence of the state. Petroleum was discovered in Kuwait in 1938. Operating under a concession, the Kuwait Oil Company, owned jointly by the Gulf Oil Corporation of the United States and the British Petroleum Company, began full-scale exploitation of the reserves in 1946. Under the provisions of a 1951 agreement, the emir shared equally in the company's profits.

I believe that the U.S. should invest time and money in Kuwait. Kuwaiti oil is very important, especially wi

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