Kuwait

Capital: Kuwait
Hora local: 19:25; domingo, 15 de novembro de 2026
Tempo: 24°; Céu limpo · Máx. 26° · Mín. 19°· Clima: MET Norway

Torres KuwaitFoto: Mikael Lindmark (CC BY-SA 2.5 se)

FailakaFoto: Pburiot (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Sadu HouseFoto: xiquinhosilva (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Museu Nacional do KuwaitFoto: Kuwaitsoccer (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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Persian GulfThe Persian Gulf is a regional sea bordered by Iran and seven Arab states. Its outlet through the Strait of Hormuz carries a major share of the world’s oil exports, making the gulf central to trade, regional security and relations among Iran, its neighbors and the United States.Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-SabahMishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became emir of Kuwait in December 2023. His May 2024 shutdown of the newly elected National Assembly, suspension of constitutional provisions and move to rule by decree marked a major break in Kuwait’s elected politics.Middle EastThe Middle East is a region linking Israel, neighboring Arab countries, Iran and surrounding lands at a strategic gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa. Its ancient cultures, religious traditions, energy resources and waterways have shaped world history and modern international affairs.House of SabahThe House of Sabah has ruled Kuwait since 1752. Its history includes a succession convention between two family branches, the upheaval of Iraq’s 1990 invasion, and recurring struggles over the powers of the emir and Kuwait’s elected parliament.KuwaitKuwait is a Gulf state whose independence survived Iraq’s 1990 invasion through a United States-led coalition. Its elected parliament has exercised significant constitutional power, while the House of Sabah retains control of the executive and the country relies on American defense cooperation.Kuwait CityKuwait City is the capital and political center of Kuwait on the Persian Gulf. Its modern history includes Iraq’s invasion, attacks by Hezbollah-linked networks, religious and political disputes, and questions about regional security.Gulf WarThe Gulf War was a United Nations–authorized campaign led by the United States to liberate Kuwait after Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invaded and annexed it in 1990. Coalition forces defeated Iraq in February 1991; Saddam remained in power.Gulf Cooperation CouncilThe Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional organization founded in 1981 by six Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf. It coordinates economic and security policy, while disputes among its members have repeatedly limited joint action.

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