Kuwait, the capital

The city of Kuwait is located in the heart of the State of Kuwait, on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. It serves as the capital and the largest city of Kuwait, and it is composed of four districts: Sharq, Jibla, Mirqab, and Dasman.

History:

The modern history of Kuwait city dates back to the 17th century when it became the main settlement in Kuwait before the discovery of oil.

During the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq between 1990 and 1991, the city suffered significant losses, with many of its inhabitants killed, and its buildings and facilities severely damaged. However, after the war, the city managed to recover and thrive once again.

Historically, the city was surrounded by walls and gates, among them were:

• The First Kuwait Wall: Built in 1760 during the reign of Sheikh Sabah bin Jaber, it was the first wall known in Kuwait, with a length of 750 meters.
• The Second Kuwait Wall: Constructed in 1814, it had five gates and a length of 2300 meters.
• The Third Kuwait Wall: Built in 1920 during the reign of Sheikh Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, it had a length of 7 kilometers, surrounded Kuwait City with a height of 4 meters and a thickness of 3 meters. It comprised four gates, with a fifth gate added later. The gates were Al-Jahra Gate, Al-Maqsha Gate, Dasman Gate, Al-Beri'as Gate, and Al-Shamiah Gate or Naif Gate.

Climate:

Kuwait has a desert climate, characterized by long, hot, and dry summers, and short, mild winters with occasional rainfall. Spring is short and moderate, while autumn sees a decrease in temperature compared to summer. The average temperatures range between 42 to 48 degrees Celsius in summer and 6 to 18 degrees Celsius in winter.