Kuwait

Source:  NDTV

Context: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah revoked the citizenship of over 37,000 people, mostly women naturalised through marriage, citing a reformist agenda.

About Kuwait:

• Located in: Northwestern Persian Gulf, Kuwait is a small constitutional monarchy in West Asia.
• Capital: Kuwait City.

• Neighbouring Nations: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Persian Gulf.
• Geological Features:

• • Topography:
    • Mostly flat desert terrain, with gentle undulations and low hills.
    • Highest elevation: Al-Shiqāyā Peak at 290 metres.
  • Major Landforms:
    • Al-Zawr Escarpment near Kuwait Bay (145 m high).
    • Kuwait Bay: A significant natural harbour and economic zone.
  • Water Resources:
    • No permanent rivers or lakes.
    • Features intermittent wadis and seasonal basins.
    • Lacks natural freshwater sources and relies on desalination.
  • Ethnic Composition:
    • Only ~30% of Kuwait’s population are citizens.
    • Large expatriate community, with Bidoon (stateless residents) numbering ~1 lakh.
    • Indigenous Kuwaiti identity is often defined through paternal lineage.