Kuwait and things you may not know

Not only is the country famous for its prosperity, there are many interesting things about Kuwait that will surprise you .

Facts about the country of Kuwait

Kuwait is known as a country located in the north in Eastern Arabia, right next to the Persian Gulf, possessing huge oil resources and "world-class" constructions. But what you know is not all. There are many interesting things about Kuwait that even locals are sometimes surprised to hear.

A super-rich power of the last decade

Kuwait is a relatively open, small economy and its people enjoy a GDP per capita (PPP) of $67,970. According to a World Bank report, Kuwait ranked 3rd in the Middle East and 5th globally in the last decade.

Panorama of the capital city of Kuwait. (Source: Vietnam Embassy at Kuwait).

Own the most valuable currency in the world

Kuwait's currency - the Dinar (KWD) - is recognized as one of the most valuable currencies in the world based on common ground face value. Kuwait's economy is prosperous and stable mainly due to the export of oil resources. It is understandable that the global energy demand that makes the Kuwaiti currency a great value. With 1 USD, you will only get 0.3 KWD.

Solid diplomatic relations with Vietnam

Vietnam - Kuwait officially established diplomatic relations on January 10, 1976. Kuwait is one of the first countries in the Middle East and the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam right after Vietnam gained independence and reunified the country. country in 1975.

Own the telecommunications icon

Freedom Tower, is a 372 meter high telecommunication structure located in the center of Kuwait city. This tower is in the top 5 telecommunications towers, the top 39 tallest buildings in the world In addition, the Freedom tower is more than 10% taller than the Eiffel Tower.

The world's tallest skyscraper in the future

Kuwait is currently in the process of building the tallest skyscraper in the world. Burj Mubarak al-Kabir tower is expected to have a height of 1,001m and inaugurate in 2030. This architectural masterpiece is inspired by the anecdote series "One Thousand and One Nights" with the ambition to convey the magic of the world. Middle Eastern world.

Super skyscraper Burj Mubarak al-Kabir in the future urban complex Madinat al-Harper (Source: ResearchGate).

Possessing large oil resources, in the top 10 in the world

The Kuwaiti economy is very prosperous as petroleum extraction and exports provide more than 90% of the revenue for the Kuwaiti government. Currently, Kuwait's average daily mining capacity of mineral oil is up to 3.15 million barrels. According to the development strategy to 2040, Kuwait will achieve an average daily output of 4.75 million barrels.

Huge oil extraction industrial park

The Burgan oil field located in the southeast in the territory of Kuwait is the second largest oil field in the world, after the Ghawar oil field of Saudi Arabia. As a result, Kuwait has the world's sixth-largest reserves of oil resources, with more than 104 billion barrels reported in 2020, of which more than 70 billion are stored in Burgan. Even from a distance, the flames and columns of smoke that spread across the area could still be seen clearly with the naked eye, it must have been an overwhelming sight.

Robots directly operate and treat patients

The Da Vinci surgical robot helps doctors treat patients more effectively. (Source: DaVinci Surgery).

In Kuwait, doctors were able to operate completely with the help of a Da Vinci robot in the process of treating patients. Hospitals already have a synchronous data entry system, which every member of the medical team uses for professional service. Kuwait's Vision 2035 Plan will lead the oil nation to diversify its economy, with digital transformation as its key strategy and the healthcare sector as its central investment.

Culturally rich, multilateral

The Sheik Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center is a major theater as well as a cultural center of the Kuwaiti capital. The total area of ​​this majestic and majestic building is 214,000 square meters.

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC). (Source: Unique Kuwait).

Hollywood of the Bay Area

TV series produced by Kuwait are the most popular TV series in the Gulf region, appealing to audiences in Tunisia as well. It can be said that Kuwait is home to most of the film industry of the whole Gulf when TV series are filmed and produced in Kuwait.

Dramatic camel race every year

In 2006, Kuwait was the first country to introduce camel racing, in which the player uses a remote control to navigate his quadruped. Every year, the camel race is held from October to April next year, attracting the participation of thousands of the healthiest camels with the watch of a nationwide audience.

Musical theater is an important part of local culture

Kuwait is the only Middle Eastern country with a traditional culture of musicals, one of the entertainment forms of the elite. Traditional musical culture in Kuwait has a long history dating back to the 20s of the last century.