Kuwait

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During the 1920's, King Geoffery of Cornwall sent a group of explorers to map the deserts of the Middle East. These men found what is now known as Kuwait (Pronounced "Q-ATE, unless you're American, then it'e KWAIT) Kuwait was largely uninhabited, but there were a few tribes living a nomadic life in the desert.

1 History
2 OIL.. I'VE FOUND BLOODY OIL!
3 Modern Kuwait
4 Economy
5 Climate
6 The Future

[edit] History

In 1956, the British and Bolivian governments agreed to split Kuwait and take half each. The Bolivians took the southern half which is now known as Saudi Arabia. The British got what we now know as Kuwait. In 1961, there was an uprising by the local tribesmen. This became known as the 1-Day War and the British lost control of the country.

[edit] OIL.. I'VE FOUND BLOODY OIL!

These were the words spoken as Michael Caine (The Prime Minister of Kuwait at the time) announced to parliament the discovery of oil under Kuwait. It was 1984 and the recent discovery was to change life for all Kuwaitis.

Kuwait is now estimated to be floating on approximately 97% of the worlds extra virgin olive oil. This is sold throughout the world to consumers for approximately US$980 a barrel.

[edit] Modern Kuwait

Nowadays, Kuwait is a modern country with very wealthy citizens. The average Kuwaiti now earns over US$1,000,000 a week and works no more than 12 hours a month.

Leisure time for the newly-wealthy Kuwaiti family is largely taken up with family pastimes such as the ever-popular game of "Shoot the Donkey". Younger Kuwaitis spend lots of time driving around in the latest top-of-the-range cars. Kuwaiti children are permitted to drive at just 12 years of age - the youngest age of any country.

Kuwaitis are allowed to kill a minimum of three people in every five years while driving.(nice nice nice)

[edit] Economy

The economy of Kuwait is largely based upon exports of olive oil to the New York Mafia. There are however, some manufacturing company successes in Kuwait. The most famous of these is the "Kuwait Sand Company" who supply sand to the building industry in Europe.

[edit] Climate

Kuwait is excessively hot during the summer months, with temperatures reaching 70 degrees celcius. However, this drops to minus 20 during the last two weeks of November each year. Little is known about this dramatic drop in temperature, but it is now believed by some to be a result of Global Cooling.

[edit] The Future

Kuwait's future looks uncertain. As the oil is drained from beneath, the country is slowly sinking. Current estimates predict that by 2009, Kuwait will sink below sea level. Although this will prove disastrous for the country's oil business, it should not impact too much for the sand industry. A spokesman for the Kuwait Sand Company recently commented, "It's alright mate - we'll just have to roll our trousers up" Indeed.

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