Kuwait, interesting and different

     Meet the country that's among the seven richest countries in the world based on per capita income and standard of living.

     Yes, you probably guessed it – this is Kuwait. A place where gasoline is cheaper than water, loans are interest-free, and the government covers household expenses, sometimes even forgiving your loans.

     Huge oil reserves allow for a truly peaceful life there. A population of just 4.5 million, only 1 million of which are citizens. This golden million is used to distribute oil revenues.

✔️For example, at a wedding, newlyweds receive a gift from the government of $250,000.

✔️The salary of a doctor or teacher is $15,000, but it's worth noting that local residents do not hold permanent positions, but rather only hold management positions.

✔️Kuwaiti citizens can buy land with virtually no money, and mortgages have a zero-interest rate and are often forgiven after 5-10 years.

✔️Healthcare and education are free. If you want to study abroad, the government will pay for your transportation and provide a $2,000 stipend.

✔️If someone accidentally falls ill and cannot be treated in Kuwait, their treatment in any country, as well as their relatives' expenses, are covered.

✔️The country provides $200 per month in child support, which is paid until the child reaches 26 years of age.

✔️If a woman gets divorced, she receives $1,400 per month until she finds a job, and the minimum pension is $3,000.

✔️In 2007, the government forgave citizens $1 billion in loans.

✔️And sometimes it simply gives away cash—for example, in honor of the 50th anniversary of independence, all Kuwaiti citizens received $3,500.

✔️But that's not all. Last year, everyone could receive free essentials like rice, oil, and chicken.

✔️In Kuwait, there are virtually no taxes for foreigners. Companies that import into the country pay 4%, which is almost the minimum tax.

     However, these privileges are only available to Kuwaiti citizens. 70% of the country's population are illegal migrant workers, serving the country's "golden million." Therefore, obtaining #citizenship there is also practically impossible.

✔️The cost of living in Kuwait is much lower than in Qatar and the UAE. And the wages for foreign workers are much higher.

✔️The state provides loans of up to $1 million for #homebuilding, which is usually enough for a five-room, fully furnished home.

✔️But most importantly, when the price of oil rises on the global market, the Emir of Kuwait forgives all the debts of the country's residents.

     Summers in Kuwait are among the hottest on Earth. How can you survive 55 degrees Celsius?

     This is a true story, but how long will it last?

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