Most people know that Kuwait's summers are scorchers and many may simply envision expansive deserts making up the entire emirate. However, there is so much more to this nation than just sand...

1. For instance, there is the incredible seaside...

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Don't you wish you could dive into that beautiful blue water?

2. You can enjoy a stroll along the sandy shore

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3. The adventurous can even enjoy some water sporting fun

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4. And you can watch the sunset over the distant city skyline...

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5. Speaking of the skyline...

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6. During the day...

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7. Or in the evening...

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8. Kuwait City always impresses

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9. And who said there isn't any green space in the desert?

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10. This certainly looks green...

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11. It's actually a pretty interesting place, can't you see?

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12. Probably even worth a visit, don't you think?

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