Kuwait is an independent Muslim state located northeast of the Arabian Peninsula on the shores of the Persian Gulf. The official language is Arabic. With a population of 3,480,217, the country covers an area of just 16,620 square kilometers. Kuwait is politically controlled by the monarchy and most of the people in this country are followers of Islam.
This oil-rich country, which is about eight times smaller than Bangladesh, is a dream destination for tourists. Although the country is small, there are a number of places of interest and interest. In today's episode, I will try to give details about five such travel attractions in Kuwait. So let's come back to those places in Kuwait.
Kuwait Musical Fountain: Kuwait Musical Fountain is a popular tourist destination in Kuwait. It is located near Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait. As a result tourists can go here very easily. This musical fountain or dancing fountain has 220 fountains. When all the fountains are turned on, the fountains dance to the rhythm of the beautiful music, which is captivating to watch. Lots of tourists come here every day.
Failaka Island: Failaka Island is located in the Persian Gulf, 20 km northeast of Kuwait City. About 14 miles [14 km] long, the island was once part of the Mesopotamian civilization. Even today, the island bears witness to Kuwait's ancient heritage. The Mesopotamians first settled on the island of Failaka in 2000 BC. Four thousand year old buildings still stand on the island. Many cuneiform inscriptions were found on the island. Which proves the existence of the people of the Babylonian period on this island. Thousands of tourists flock to the island every day to see these ancient monuments.
Green Island: Green Island is an artificial island in Kuwait, which was opened in 1986 and is the first artificial island in the Persian Gulf. The name suggests.
It is like a green paradise in a desert country. This small green island is located on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Parks, football fields, restaurants, shooting spots and thousands of rows of small, medium-sized trees on one side of the island have been built over the water like a circle on the other side. The area of this place, which is very popular with tourists in Kuwait, is seven lakh eighty five thousand square kilometers. This artificial island has a lot to offer tourists. One of which is Artificial Lake. Especially here there are separate entertainment places for children where children can enjoy other entertainment including cycling.
The Liberation Tower: In the heart of the Persian Gulf, a variety of attractions have been built for travelers. The Kuwait Liberation Tower is the 39th tallest tower in the world, located in Mirkab (Murgab), the heart of Kuwait City. Its height is 362 meters or 1,220 feet. The tower is opened to visitors once a year on the occasion of Independence Day. The whole of Kuwait can be seen from the landing on the top of the tower. The tower is the second tallest building in Kuwait and at the same time one of the tallest telecommunication towers in the world. It is about 40 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. Its night lighting attracts tourists wonderfully. Next to it is the 'Ice Skating Rink'. The 6398 square meter ring was built in 1970. For those who love to skate, this is the ideal place.
The Kuwait Towers: Located in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, the tower was inaugurated in March 1989. This tower is basically a combination of three cylinder towers. The main tower is 18 meters long and has two parts, the lower part is a water tank and the upper part is a restaurant. From the top of this main tower you can enjoy the whole of Kuwait City. There is a wonderful view of the small city of Kuwait, which is visited by thousands of tourists every day.
The other tower here is 148 meters long, which is used entirely as a water tank. And the last tower number 3 is used to maintain the other two towers. The most interesting view of the Kuwait Tower is at night. Then all around it is decorated with colorful illumination. These Kuwait Towers are considered as a landmark of modern Kuwait. There is a state-of-the-art amusement park next to the Kuwait Towers. The country's largest amusement park is located just 20 kilometers from Kuwait City. There are various types of recreational rides, including a swimming pool.