About 20km off the coast of Kuwait City, tiny Failaka Island lies empty and in ruins, with a constant reminder of the Iraqi invasion a quarter-century ago. But a small tourism industry has emerged - with boat trips, overnight accommodations and cafes springing up on Failaka for curious sightseers.
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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Kuwait (Chapter)
Kuwait is best described as a city state, and Kuwait City is a cultural oasis in a land of desert plains. Excellent museums, a corniche of combed beaches and lively restaurants, malls and souqs mark the Kuwait City experience.
Coverage includes: Kuwait City, Failaka Island, Fahaheel, Al-Ahmadi, Ras Al-Zour, Wafrah Farms, Entertainment City, Al-Jahra, Mutla Ridge, Kuwait Today, History, People & Society, Religion, Arts, Environment and Survival Guide.
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Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Kuwait (Chapter)
Kuwait is best described as a city state, and Kuwait City is a cultural oasis in a land of desert plains. Excellent museums, a corniche of combed beaches and lively restaurants, malls and souqs mark the Kuwait City experience.
Coverage includes: Kuwait City, Failaka Island, Fahaheel, Al-Ahmadi, Ras Al-Zour, Wafrah Farms, Entertainment City, Al-Jahra, Mutla Ridge, Kuwait Today, History, People & Society, Religion, Arts, Environment and Survival Guide.
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