Kuwait
關於Kuwait
| 貨幣 | Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) |
| 語言 | Arabic. English is widely spoken. |
| 資本金 | Kuwait City |
The State of Kuwait is in the Middle East on the northeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and bordering on the Persian Gulf. The population is about 3 million people.
The government of Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. The Emir is the head of state, and is chosen by the ruling Al-Sabah family and confirmed by the National Assembly. The Emir appoints the prime minister.
Following World War I, Kuwait became an independent sheikdom under the protection of the British Empire. After Kuwait gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1961, the nation’s oil reserves led to rapid economic growth. Iraq’s invasion in 1990 resulted in the United State’s intervention and restoration of Kuwait’s independent status.
Although a small country, Kuwait is the world’s fifth most wealthy country with a relatively open economy. Oil exports make up about 95 percent of Kuwait’s government revenue. Kuwait was the first oil-producing country in the Middle East to share its wealth from oil with all its people. With the government support for education, the literacy rate is about 93 percent, one of the highest in the Arab world.
Kuwait City, the main attraction in Kuwait, is a modern city with excellent restaurants, shopping centres, marinas, and beach resorts. There are still some remnants of the Iraqi invasion of 1990, and a high level of security is maintained around hotels.
Kuwait的建議疫苗接種
對於大多數旅行者
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
對於一些旅行者
麻疹，腮腺炎，風疹（MMR）疫苗
A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all travellers over 6 months of age.
傷寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
Kuwait的推薦藥物
目前沒有針對Kuwait的建議。
Kuwait要注意的疾病
對於大多數旅行者
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Kuwait through contaminated food or water. Infection can still occur at tourist destinations and resorts.
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Kuwait.
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever may occur in this country.
對於一些旅行者
Rabies
Rabies may occur in this country but information is limited or unavailable. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates may be at higher risk.
Measles
There is a risk of Measles in this country, especially in infants aged 6 to 11 months.
MERS
There is a risk of acquiring MERS-CoV in this country. Scientists do not fully understand how the MERS virus spreads. It is a viral infection transmitted through direct or indirect contact with infected camels or camel-related products. Limited person-to-person transmission through coughing and sneezing from infected persons, typically in healthcare settings, has also been reported. There is currently no vaccine to prevent MERS.
Tuberculosis
Travellers to Kuwait are at risk for tuberculosis, if visiting ill friends or family, working in the health care field, or having close prolonged contact with infected persons.
Hanta Virus
There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Kuwait, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis occurs only in the Jahra district.
Kuwait中的安全性
人身安全
科威特整體犯罪率較低。針對外國人的暴力犯罪很少發生。然而，一些旅客報告稱遭受了肢體和言語騷擾。在傑赫拉（Jahra）和傑利卜·舒尤赫（Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh）等特定地區曾發生武裝搶劫案。小偷小摸的情況時有發生，尤其是在治安較差的社區。冒充地方政府和金融機構的電話詐騙案件正在增加。在社交場合，可能會發生飲料中下藥的情況，因此請注意飲食。恐怖主義威脅依然存在，尤其是在宗教場所、軍事基地和外國人經常光顧的公共場所。 2024年，當局逮捕了涉嫌策劃攻擊宗教場所的人員。雖然科威特保持著強而有力的內部安全措施，自2015年以來未發生過重大事件，但您仍應隨時保持警惕。
極端暴力
自2015年以來，科威特未再發生恐怖事件。最近一次重大攻擊是2015年的清真寺爆炸案，造成27人死亡。 2024年，當局逮捕了三名涉嫌策劃ISIS攻擊宗教場所的嫌疑犯。科威特採取強而有力的反恐措施，並積極參與國際反恐合作。該國是外國恐怖主義戰鬥人員工作小組的共同領導機構，並駐紮多個反恐組織。在重大宗教活動期間，尤其是在什葉派場所，安全措施和警力將會加強。雖然政府透過加強安保和監控成功阻止了大多數攻擊，但恐怖主義威脅仍然存在。攻擊目標可能包括軍事設施、宗教場所、旅遊景點、購物區、飯店和公眾聚集場所。
政治動盪
科威特於 2024 年 5 月暫停議會長達四年，標誌著該國政治格局的重大轉變。埃米爾也暫停了幾項憲法條款，理由是需要審查民主進程並防止政治失靈。此前，已任命的內閣和民選議會之間多年來陷入僵局，導致 2021 年至 2023 年間五名內閣辭職。 2023 年和 2024 年發生了大規模示威活動，包括 2023 年 10 月後的親巴勒斯坦抗議活動。 2024 年 3 月，當局設置路障，阻止計畫中的聲援示威活動。和平抗議需要事先獲得批准，只有科威特公民在 Al Irada 廣場等指定地點才合法。外國人參加示威活動是非法的，可能導致逮捕和驅逐出境。自 2024 年 5 月以來，政府加強了針對民間團體和學生會的安全措施，拘留了知名政治家，並取消了數百人的公民身分。當前的政治環境依然緊張，異議空間有限。
應避免的區域
科威特國際機場附近的傑利卜·舒尤赫（Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh）犯罪率高於該國其他地區。武裝搶劫、小偷小摸、不安全的住房以及偶爾發生的暴力事件使該地區對遊客來說十分危險。警方特別警告不要在該地區逗留，尤其是在夜間。賈赫拉（Jahra）曾發生過涉及槍枝和武裝搶劫的衝突。如果您前往該地區，應格外小心。伊拉克邊境附近穆特拉山脊（Mutla’a Ridge）以北的沙漠地區仍然極度危險。 1990年海灣戰爭中未爆炸的地雷、炸彈、砲彈和彈藥仍構成嚴重風險。這些區域並非總是標記清晰，警示牌可能褪色或難以辨認。切勿在這些區域拾取金屬或塑膠物品。未經適當授權在伊拉克和沙烏地阿拉伯邊境附近旅行是違法且危險的。有些海灘上還藏有未爆彈的彈藥。在市區以外的地方，請堅持走交通繁忙且路標清晰的道路。
