Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
quined waters, explore
Wafra Farms
to enjoy some greenery in the unremitting desert or get away from it all on
Falaika Island
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Essential Food & Drink
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Baked fish
Blended with coriander, turmeric, red pepper and cardamom.
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Hamour or pomfret
Fish stuffed with herbs and onions.
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Gulf prawns
Available late autumn and early winter.
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Alcohol
Not available nor permissable.
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Mixed fruit cocktails
Served in rainbow combinations.
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Tap water
Safe to drink although most people stick to bottled water.
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Currency
Kuwaiti dinar (KD)
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Mobile Phones
SIM cards widely available
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Money
ATMs widespread; credit cards widely accepted
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Visas
Available on arrival for many nationalities
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Fast Facts
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Capital
Kuwait City
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Country code
965
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Language
Arabic; English widely spoken
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Official name
Kuwait
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Population
2.6 million
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