1. GLOBAL BUSINESS CONSULTANTS Mohamad Alzabidi Katie Deckelmann GinaHigley Rebecca Johnson Bobby Pfennings April Rains-Grassman Oregon State University College of Business-BA352 Corvallis, Oregon 97333

3. Quick Facts Population: 2,335,648 note: includes 1,291,354 non-nationals (July 2005 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 27.2% (male 323,382; female 311,700) 15-64 years: 70.1% (male 1,045,589; female 591,243) 65 years and over: 2.7% (male 40,439; female 23,295) (2005 est.) Population growth rate: 3.44% note: this rate reflects a return to pre-Gulf crisis immigration of expatriates (2005 est.) Ethnic groups: Kuwaiti 45%, other Arab 35%, South Asian 9%, Iranian 4%, other 7% Religions: Muslim 85% (Sunni 45%, Shi'a 40%), Christian, Hindu, Parsi, and other 15% Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken Bordaring Nations: Iraq, Saudi Arabia

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7. Weather/Climate Kuwait is typically hot and humid Summer months, between April and October, average temperatures around 100°F Winter months, between November and March, average temperatures around 70°F All of Kuwait experiences very little rainfall

8. Transportation Road signs are in both Arabic and English Roads are designed in a “ringed” pattern versus grid Three types of transportation: Buses Taxies Car Rentals

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12. Healthcare A World leader in comprehensive health care, Kuwait has adopted a socialized medical system All health care is free-of-charge at all government-run health facilities Private and public clinics can be accessed near most local markets 1 large government hospital is situated within each of Kuwait’s 5 health regions

13. Education Kuwait’s educational system enrolls approx. 500,000 students There are 3 levels of primary education: 1. Elementary 2. Intermediate 3. Secondary All children are required to complete the elementary and intermediate levels Public schools are segregated by sex Many Kuwaitis choose to enroll their children in private schools

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