February 24, 2022

Blogpost: The State of Kuwait

Greetings! We recently returned from a trip to Kuwait (country #85), where we were able to experience Kuwait City. Below, you will find information and photos from our trip. Interesting Fact: In 1991, the Iraqis tried to burn Kuwait Towers during the Gulf War (Desert Storm), but because the structures are made of concrete, they did not burn. The State of Kuwait lies at the tip of the Persian Gulf on the northern edge of Eastern Arabia in Western Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City, where a majority of the 4.7 million people live. Seventy-four percent (74%) of Kuwaitis practice the religion of Islam. Kuwait is 6000sqmi/17,700sqkm, most of which…

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written by TravelDocta - Posted in UAE/Middle East, Middle East, Kuwait

February 24, 2022

Blogpost: The Sultanate of Oman

Greetings! We recently returned from a trip to Oman (country #84), where we were able to experience Muscat (the capital) and surrounding areas. Below, you will find information and photos from our trip. Oman (oh-MAHN) is on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, which is within Western Asia. It is the “oldest continuously independent state in the Arab world.” Oman is 186,970sqmi/300,900sqkm; borders Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen; and has 62 states, which are all governed individually. Oman has a Parliament, where two people represent the big cities and one person represents small cities. The members of Parliament listen to the people, and they talk with…

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written by TravelDocta - Posted in UAE/Middle East, Middle East, Oman

February 24, 2022

Blogpost: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Greetings! We recently returned from a trip to Saudi Arabia (county #83), officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (abbreviated KSA), where we were able to experience Riyadh and The Edge of the World. While it is in the region known as the Middle East, KSA is a country in Western Asia – it is the third largest country that is entirely in Asia, and the second largest country in the Arab world (Algeria is the largest). Below, you will find information and photos from our trip. Modern Saudi Arabia (KSA) was founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz, who established an “absolute monarchy,” which consists of the king, princes…

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written by TravelDocta - Posted in UAE/Middle East, Middle East, UAE/Middle East, Middle East, Saudi Arabia

December 12, 2021

Blogspot: The State of Qatar

Greetings! We recently returned from a trip to Doha, Qatar (country #78). Below, you will find information and photos from our trip. Qatar (kuh-tahr) is home to 330,000 locals and 2.4 million expatriates (people who were born elsewhere and have moved to Qatar to live). In order to move to Qatar permanently, individuals need to have a sponsor. In order to be considered Qatari, the individual’s father must be Qatari. 100% of locals are Muslim, and the country is considered to be “liberal, friendly, and polite.” There are 7 cities in Qatar, and people come from 30 minutes away to Doha to work. People come from South Asia (e.g., India,…

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written by TravelDocta - Posted in UAE/Middle East, Qatar