The Middle East is renowned for its strong economies and boiling climate – and one country there comes out on top in both areas.
Located in West Asia but the geopolitical region of the Middle East, Kuwait boasts the world’s strongest currency, the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
It comes as no surprise as the wealthy country has one of the largest oil reserves in the world, it also has substantial natural gas reserves and the Kuwait is aiming to position itself as a global hub for the petrochemical industry.
The country is one that leads in multiple industries which is why it is one of the richest countries in the world. As well as being a prominent country is some of the world’s richest sectors, Kuwait has also seen an increase in entrepreneurship within the last five years.
All these factors have contributed to the strengthening of the Kuwaiti Dinar, but that isn’t only what the affluent country is rank number one for.
Kuwait is also home to the hottest city in the world, where the scorching temperatures exceed 50C and its so hot that birds can be seen dropping dead from the sky.
The highest temperature recorded by Kuwait’s Mitribah weather station, around 90 minutes outside of Kuwait City is 54C, reports Metro.
The hot conditions starts to kick in around May time and from there it continues to surge throughout the summer period.
It is at this stage when the locals find the climate « unihabitale » during the peaks hours of the day. So how do the three million residents brave the heat?
They stay indoors.
Homes across the city are air conditioned as well as cars and office, so it’s wise for people to keep indoors as much as they can to limit themselves from experiencing that outdoor heat.
Other factors such as the various indoor shopping malls and the Kuwaiti government permitting night funerals also help residents to avoid the dangerously hot conditions.
Unfortunately, for animals, escaping Kuwaiti’s heat isn’t as easy. Residents have reported seeing birds falling dead from the sky, seahorses ‘cooked’ by the sea and pigeons attempting to stay alive by huddling together in the shade.
Although it is not always hit with the record-breaking heat, on an average summer day, temperatures can still hit 45C.
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