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Britain oversaw foreign relations and defense for the ruling Kuwaiti AL-SABAH dynasty from 1899 until independence in 1961. Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990. Following several weeks of aerial bombardment, a US-led, UN coalition began a ground assault on 23 February 1991 that liberated Kuwait in four days. Kuwait spent more than $5 billion to repair oil infrastructure damaged during 1990-91. The AL-SABAH family has ruled since returning to power in 1991 and reestablished an elected legislature that in recent years has become increasingly assertive.
Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km |
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2,596,799 |
$31,860.60 per capita |
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Kuwait City - 151,060 |
Kuwait City - 151,060 |
Alternative names:
Kuwait, State of Kuwait, Dawlat al Kuwayt, Al Kuwayt |
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