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1. The Dickson House is a great reminder of the architectural style of Kuwait before influx of oil money. It was named for Colonel Dickson, a British political agent in Kuwait from 1929-1936. Near which Kuwaiti palace can we find this historic building?
2. The Red Fort was the site of many historical battles in Kuwait, most notably the defeat of Saudi invaders in the early 20th century. In which area of Kuwait can we find the Red Fort?
3. Kuwait has only one notably, surviving traditional handicraft. It is a special type of weaving with sheep wool, with red being a major color in the finished pieces. What is the name of the museum where you can see samples of and purchase this handicraft?
4. This next place is iconic; a great place to get lunch and see a gorgeous 360-degree panoramic view of Kuwait - without leaving your seat. What is this rotating place to visit?
5. Want to see dioramas of Kuwait in the "olden day"? Then visit this museum on the Gulf Road; it was first opened in the 1950s, but during the Iraqi invasion, it was nearly destroyed, and a lot of the traditional artifacts were looted.
6. While in Kuwait, visitors really should go to Mubarakiya. What type of place is Mubarakiya?
7. Near Doha, Kuwait, you can spend a day with your friends and family at a theme park! Kuwait doesn't have a Disney park, but with themed areas called "Arab World", "International World", and "Future World", you can find rides and shows to satisfy everyone in your group!
8. This next museum was created by Lidia Al-Qattan and her artist husband, Khalifa Al-Qattan. Different rooms of the home have different themes, such as "Inside the Sea" (bathroom), "The Hidden World" (the pantry), and "The Universe" (master bedroom). It is in Qadsiya, Kuwait, and has lots of glass on the outside of the home.
9. Kuwait has a lot of American restaurant chains. Keeping in mind that Kuwait is a conservative, Islamic country, which of the following restaurants is NOT found anywhere in Kuwait?
10. Farms in the desert? Of course! In the southern area of Kuwait, near the Saudi border, you can find this area - filled with fields of palm trees, green houses full of growing vegetables, sheep, and even an ostrich farm!
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