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Recently, the inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi.
About Kuwait
- It is a country in Western Asia, situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by two countries namely Iraq in the north and west, and Saudi Arabia in the south.
- Maritime Border: It is bounded by the Persian Gulf in the east.
- It is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation & OPEC.
- Capital City: Kuwait City
Geographical Features of Kuwait
- Climate: Kuwait has a hyper-arid desert climate that is highly variable with recurrent extremes.
- Rivers: There are no perennial lakes or rivers. Instead, there are wadis or transient watercourses that end in inland basins.
- Most parts of Kuwait are covered by the Arabian Desert.
- Natural Resources: Natural gas and petroleum are Kuwait’s most significant mineral resources.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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