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Kuwait is a small Islamic country in the Middle East. It is located on the Persian Gulf. It lies between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Kuwait is also a major tourist destination. Some of the well known tourist destinations in Kuwait are Aqua Park, Dhow Harbor, Dickson House and The National Council for Arts and Letters. Kuwait is also known for its oil industry. Being an important tourist and business destination, Kuwait is well connected by air and road. Marine services are also available. The Kuwait International Airport serves as a major gateway between Kuwait and the rest of the world. The Kuwait International Airport is located at Farwaniya which is 16 km away from the Kuwait City. It is one of the largest airports in the Middle East and one of most important in the world. Some parts of the airport also serve as the base for the Kuwait Air force. The Kuwait Air Force Museum is also located here. The International Airport in Kuwait is one of the busiest airports in the world and handles over 6 million passengers annually. A new terminal is being constructed which will increase the annual footfall to 14 million. Some of the major international airlines that operate to and from Kuwait International Airport are Air Arabia, Air China, Air India, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Emirates, Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Some of the Cargo Airlines that operate from International Airport at Kuwait are Air France Cargo, Cargolux, DHL, Falcon Express, Lufthansa Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo. The location of International Airport in Kuwait also makes it accessible from different corners of the country. The Airport Road leads all the way to the Kuwait International Airport. The airport has facilities for car-parking which is located adjacent to the Commercial Center. Kuwait Taxi Service and buses are also available. One can also avail of the Limousine Service. The International Airport at Kuwait is equipped with modern facilities. Help desks are available in the ground floor of the terminal building for information on Kuwait Visa Service and other whereabouts. Banks, fax and satellite telephones are available for business purposes, currency exchange and money transfer. There are also restaurants and cafes. There are duty free shops and other shops in the Commercial Center. Apart from these, Kuwait International Airport also consists of disabled facilities and conference facilities. Number of Airport Hotels like Safir Airport Hotel and Crowne Plaza Kuwait City are also located in the vicinity.
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