Virtual Globetrotting: Kuwait

Virtual Globetrotting: Kuwait http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:44:15 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Shipwreck]]>

Shipwreck
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-08 06:44:15]]>

Shipwreck
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-08 06:44:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-87/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-87/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:44:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-87/ 29.74258200 48.09419600 <![CDATA[Shipwreck]]>

Shipwreck
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-08 05:35:34]]>

Shipwreck
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-08 05:35:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-86/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-86/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:35:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-86/ 29.98060600 48.22544800 <![CDATA[Grand Mosque]]>

Grand Mosque
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-04-06 04:00:55
The Grand Mosque is the largest and the official mosque in the country of Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square metres (480,000 sq ft), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft). The main prayer hall is 72 metres (236 ft) wide on all sides, has 21 teakwood doors, and has lighting provided by 144 windows. The dome of the mosque is 26 metres (85 ft) in diameter and 43 metres (141 ft) high, and is decorated with the Asma al-hosna, the 99 names of God. The mosque can accommodate up to 10,000 men in the main prayer hall, and up to 950 women in the separate hall for women. The mosque also contains a 350 square metres (3,800 sq ft) library of Islamic reference books and documents. To accommodate the large number of vehicles belonging to worshippers, the mosque also contains a 5-level car park underneath the eastern courtyard which can hold up to 550 cars. Construction on the mosque started in 1979, and the mosque was completed in 1986. first of Shawwal in 1407, or Eid ul-Fitr. The mosque's minaret, located at the northwest corner, resembles Andalusian architecture.]]>

Saad Suad Al Advani Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:27:24]]>

Saad Suad Al Advani Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:27:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saad-suad-al-advani-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saad-suad-al-advani-mosque/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:27:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saad-suad-al-advani-mosque/ 29.26824600 47.95725100 <![CDATA[Mosque Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah]]>

Mosque Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:20:23]]>

Mosque Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:20:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-al-sabah/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-al-sabah/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:20:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-al-sabah/ 29.24470000 47.92716700 <![CDATA[Fatem Al-Zahraa Mosque Abdullah Al-Mubarak Block 6 Stre]]>

Fatem Al-Zahraa Mosque Abdullah Al-Mubarak Block 6 Stre
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:14:51]]>

Fatem Al-Zahraa Mosque Abdullah Al-Mubarak Block 6 Stre
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 17:14:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fatem-al-zahraa-mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-block-6-stre/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fatem-al-zahraa-mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-block-6-stre/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:14:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fatem-al-zahraa-mosque-abdullah-al-mubarak-block-6-stre/ 29.23174300 47.89652300 <![CDATA[Masjed Alwgayan Al-Jahra]]>

Masjed Alwgayan Al-Jahra
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 16:56:38]]>

Masjed Alwgayan Al-Jahra
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 16:56:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-alwgayan-al-jahra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-alwgayan-al-jahra/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:56:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/masjed-alwgayan-al-jahra/ 29.35220300 47.68309400 <![CDATA[South Jahra or Al-Jahra Mosque]]>

South Jahra or Al-Jahra Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 16:54:38]]>

South Jahra or Al-Jahra Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 16:54:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/south-jahra-or-al-jahra-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/south-jahra-or-al-jahra-mosque/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:54:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/south-jahra-or-al-jahra-mosque/ 29.30727100 47.69135000 <![CDATA[Ammar Ben Yaser Mosque Al Dasma]]>

Ammar Ben Yaser Mosque Al Dasma
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:06:17]]>

Ammar Ben Yaser Mosque Al Dasma
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:06:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ammar-ben-yaser-mosque-al-dasma/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ammar-ben-yaser-mosque-al-dasma/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:06:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ammar-ben-yaser-mosque-al-dasma/ 29.37035500 47.99893000 <![CDATA[Al-Naqi Mosque Al Dasma]]>

Al-Naqi Mosque Al Dasma
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:02:42]]>

Al-Naqi Mosque Al Dasma
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:02:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-naqi-mosque-al-dasma/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-naqi-mosque-al-dasma/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:02:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-naqi-mosque-al-dasma/ 29.36611700 48.00046100 <![CDATA[Khaled Ben Al Waleed Mosque Mansouriya]]>

Khaled Ben Al Waleed Mosque Mansouriya
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:00:23]]>

Khaled Ben Al Waleed Mosque Mansouriya
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-05 08:00:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khaled-ben-al-waleed-mosque-mansouriya/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khaled-ben-al-waleed-mosque-mansouriya/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:00:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/khaled-ben-al-waleed-mosque-mansouriya/ 29.36063300 47.99147800 <![CDATA[Salwa Mosque]]>

Salwa Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 20:31:48]]>

Salwa Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 20:31:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salwa-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salwa-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:31:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/salwa-mosque/ 29.29406200 48.07976100 <![CDATA[Abu Bakr Al-Sadeeq Mosque]]>

Abu Bakr Al-Sadeeq Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 20:28:15]]>

Abu Bakr Al-Sadeeq Mosque
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By: nico
@ 2013-04-04 20:28:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-bakr-al-sadeeq-mosque/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-bakr-al-sadeeq-mosque/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:28:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abu-bakr-al-sadeeq-mosque/ 29.34988400 47.97176400 <![CDATA[Antonov An-124 "Ruslan"]]>

Antonov An-124 "Ruslan"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 13:29:43]]>

Antonov An-124 "Ruslan"
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-30 13:29:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-36/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-36/ Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:29:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antonov-an-124-ruslan-36/ 29.23206000 47.98418000 <![CDATA[Boeing 787 - Qatar Airways]]>

Boeing 787 - Qatar Airways
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-06 12:11:06]]>

Boeing 787 - Qatar Airways
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-02-06 12:11:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-787-qatar-airways/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-787-qatar-airways/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:11:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-787-qatar-airways/ 29.23815400 47.96835200 <![CDATA[US Embassy]]>

US Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-26 17:30:06]]>

US Embassy
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By: nico
@ 2013-01-26 17:30:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-25/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-25/ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:30:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-embassy-25/ 29.29184500 48.04683900 <![CDATA[Shuwaikh-2 Power Plant]]>

Shuwaikh-2 Power Plant
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-13 20:48:45]]>

Shuwaikh-2 Power Plant
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By: adrbr
@ 2013-01-13 20:48:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shuwaikh-2-power-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shuwaikh-2-power-plant/ Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:48:45 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shuwaikh-2-power-plant/ 29.35009000 47.93967400 <![CDATA[Patriot battery]]>

Patriot battery
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-10 18:36:26]]>

Patriot battery
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-10 18:36:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-2/ Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:36:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-battery-2/ 28.97390000 48.10407000 <![CDATA[Aerostat Radar/EW]]>

Aerostat Radar/EW
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:37:51
http://www.dsca.mil/pressreleases/36-b/kuwait_03-02.pdf]]>

Aerostat Radar/EW
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By: nico
@ 2012-11-09 21:37:51
http://www.dsca.mil/pressreleases/36-b/kuwait_03-02.pdf]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aerostat-radar-ew/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aerostat-radar-ew/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:37:51 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aerostat-radar-ew/ 29.39379000 47.67201000 <![CDATA[Al Hamra Tower (tallest building in Kuwait)]]>

Al Hamra Tower (tallest building in Kuwait)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-19 19:11:54
By Skidmore, Owings And Merrill LLP
Al Jazera Consultants
Callison Architecture, Inc.]]>

Al Hamra Tower (tallest building in Kuwait)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-01-19 19:11:54
By Skidmore, Owings And Merrill LLP
Al Jazera Consultants
Callison Architecture, Inc.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-hamra-tower-tallest-building-in-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-hamra-tower-tallest-building-in-kuwait/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:11:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-hamra-tower-tallest-building-in-kuwait/ 29.37904300 47.99341500 <![CDATA[Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium]]>

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
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By: neotrix
@ 2011-07-29 16:23:52
The Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Ardhiyah area of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Completed in 2009, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 68,000 seated spectators.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jaber-al-ahmad-international-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jaber-al-ahmad-international-stadium/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:23:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jaber-al-ahmad-international-stadium/ 29.27155700 47.91869400 <![CDATA[Camp Buehring]]>

Camp Buehring
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-11-29 06:19:07]]>

Camp Buehring
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-11-29 06:19:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-buehring/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-buehring/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:19:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-buehring/ 29.69826400 47.41852700 <![CDATA[IKEA Kuwait city]]>

IKEA Kuwait city
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By: neotrix
@ 2010-03-05 09:46:48
IKEA Kuwait city was opened in the industrial district of Shuwaikh in 1984; transferred to a significantly larger new facility at The Avenues (a shopping mall) in early 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ikea-kuwait-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ikea-kuwait-city/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:46:48 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ikea-kuwait-city/ 29.30190300 47.93033500 <![CDATA[Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park]]>

Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-01-14 14:04:18]]>

Al-Sha'ab Leisure Park
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-01-14 14:04:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-shaab-leisure-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-shaab-leisure-park/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:04:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/al-shaab-leisure-park/ 29.34187400 48.04359900 <![CDATA[Cyclone Class Patrol Ship]]>

Cyclone Class Patrol Ship
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-08 12:26:24]]>

Cyclone Class Patrol Ship
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-08 12:26:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyclone-class-patrol-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyclone-class-patrol-ship/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:26:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cyclone-class-patrol-ship/ 28.86548800 48.28648900 <![CDATA[Jets Flying in Formation]]>

Jets Flying in Formation
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 20:07:02]]>

Jets Flying in Formation
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 20:07:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jets-flying-in-formation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jets-flying-in-formation/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:07:02 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jets-flying-in-formation/ 28.82633800 47.71800200 <![CDATA[Kuwait Navy Base / Camp Patriot]]>

Kuwait Navy Base / Camp Patriot
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-05 17:48:36]]>

Kuwait Navy Base / Camp Patriot
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-05 17:48:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-navy-base-camp-patriot/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-navy-base-camp-patriot/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:48:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-navy-base-camp-patriot/ 28.86810400 48.27686700 <![CDATA[Site I Patriot Battery]]>

Site I Patriot Battery
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-03-02 20:24:20]]>

Site I Patriot Battery
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-03-02 20:24:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/site-i-patriot-battery/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/site-i-patriot-battery/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:24:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/site-i-patriot-battery/ 29.20623000 47.42192700 <![CDATA[Kuwait International Airport]]>

Kuwait International Airport
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-27 16:56:17]]>

Kuwait International Airport
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-02-27 16:56:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-international-airport/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:56:17 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-international-airport/ 29.22724200 47.96888400 <![CDATA['That Others May Live']]>

'That Others May Live'
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-27 10:37:49]]>

'That Others May Live'
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-27 10:37:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/that-others-may-live/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/that-others-may-live/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:37:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/that-others-may-live/ 28.93821900 47.79855800 <![CDATA[Bomb damaged hangars]]>

Bomb damaged hangars
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:07:34]]>

Bomb damaged hangars
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:07:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangars/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:07:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangars/ 29.35651000 47.50893800 <![CDATA[Bomb damaged hangar]]>

Bomb damaged hangar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:06:20]]>

Bomb damaged hangar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-26 16:06:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangar/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:06:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bomb-damaged-hangar/ 29.34300100 47.53569600 <![CDATA[Lockheed U-2 spyplane over Kuwait]]>

Lockheed U-2 spyplane over Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-05 09:36:22
Found by Delta102 in the GE Forums.

The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed Dragon Lady, is a single-engine, high-altitude aircraft flown by the United States Air Force and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency. It provides day and night, high-altitude (70,000 ft, 21,000 m plus), all-weather surveillance. The aircraft is also used for electronic sensor research and development, satellite calibration, and satellite data validation.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2-spyplane-over-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2-spyplane-over-kuwait/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:36:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2-spyplane-over-kuwait/ 29.00712204 48.11074066 <![CDATA[Lockheed U-2S/TR-1 in flight]]>

Lockheed U-2S/TR-1 in flight
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-01-02 10:22:26
thanks Delta102]]>

Lockheed U-2S/TR-1 in flight
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-01-02 10:22:26
thanks Delta102]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2s-tr-1-in-flight/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2s-tr-1-in-flight/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:22:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-u-2s-tr-1-in-flight/ 29.00682700 48.10988200 <![CDATA[Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in Flight]]>

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in Flight
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-04 11:40:25]]>

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in Flight
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-04 11:40:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-c-17-globemaster-iii-in-flight-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-c-17-globemaster-iii-in-flight-1/ Sun, 04 May 2008 11:40:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-c-17-globemaster-iii-in-flight-1/ 28.96907200 48.12898500 <![CDATA[World's largest wooden boat]]>

World's largest wooden boat
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-17 01:30:36
The Kuwaiti ship Al-Hashemi-II is a very large dhow that sits next to the Radisson SAS Hotel in Kuwait. The Al-Hashemi-II is advertised as the "World's Largest Wooden Ship". The Al-Hashemi-II has a length of 83.7 meters (274.6 feet). Its bow is 18.5 meters wide. The Al-Hashemi-II sits on 6,000 square meters of land resulting from an ocean reclamation project.

The construction planning of the Al-Hashemi-II started in 1985, and actual construction began in 1997. The construction of the ship cost more than 30 million dollars through 2001. It is used as a museum and restaurant and will never be put to sea. There is a large parking area under the concrete slab on which the Al-Hashemi-II sits. It is entered in the Guiness Book of World Records.]]>

Camp Airfjan
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By: bobpiggy
@ 2006-11-28 22:17:14
Huge US base in Kuwait. I was part of the team that established the airfield before I went north.( to the left of the main base)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-airfjan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-airfjan/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:17:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camp-airfjan/ 28.87617000 48.16629400 <![CDATA[Sinking tanker ?]]>

Sinking tanker ?
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-22 21:10:47]]>

Sinking tanker ?
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By: dda
@ 2006-07-22 21:10:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sinking-tanker/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sinking-tanker/ Sat, 22 Jul 2006 21:10:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sinking-tanker/ 29.11632500 48.29246500 <![CDATA[Liberation Tower]]>

Liberation Tower
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By: damein234
@ 2006-02-23 17:41:15]]>

Liberation Tower
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By: damein234
@ 2006-02-23 17:41:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberation-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberation-tower/ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:41:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/liberation-tower/ 29.36811400 47.97499900 <![CDATA[Kuwait Towers]]>

Kuwait Towers
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By: damein234
@ 2006-02-23 17:35:15]]>

Kuwait Towers
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By: damein234
@ 2006-02-23 17:35:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-towers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-towers/ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:35:15 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-towers/ 29.38960075 48.00289917 <![CDATA[Ahmad Al Jaber Airbase]]>

Ahmad Al Jaber Airbase
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-20 16:18:42
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait is a Kuwait air force installation with part designated for operations by the US Air Force and its allies. A camp sitting 75 miles south of the Iraqi border, Al Jaber's primary role is supporting Joint Task Force - Southwest Asia, which monitors a no-fly zone mission dubbed Operation Southern Watch. Active-duty, Guard and Reserve A-10 and F-16 fighter units, along with support individuals, rotate in and out, ensuring Iraqi aircraft don't fly below the 32nd parallel. At the Al Jaber AFB the 332 ELS Commander and 10 personnel are on a one-year tour; all others (1190 personnel) rotate every 90 days.]]>

Aqua Park Kuwait
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By: jphilb
@ 2006-01-19 16:38:10
Aqua Park was inaugurated in 1995, in Kuwait City. It is the first and the biggest water Park in the Arab Gulf Region spread over a total surface area of 60,000 m3 and is situated on the Arab Gulf Street adjacent to the Kuwait towers.

• Separate mosques for ladies and gents
• Separate changing rooms for ladies and gents
• Boxes
• 'Sprinklers' for cool showers]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-park-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-park-kuwait/ Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:38:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aqua-park-kuwait/ 29.39106500 48.00424600 <![CDATA[Ali Al Salem Air Base]]>

Ali Al Salem Air Base
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By: archcorsair
@ 2005-11-05 00:01:26]]>

Ali Al Salem Air Base
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By: archcorsair
@ 2005-11-05 00:01:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ali-al-salem-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ali-al-salem-air-base/ Sat, 05 Nov 2005 00:01:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ali-al-salem-air-base/ 29.35165600 47.52410900 <![CDATA[Oil and Water]]>

Oil and Water
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-11-04 12:40:44
A leaking oil pipeline in southern Iraq causes oil to mix with the minerals and water of the surrounding marshland. For more of nature's incredible artistry, zoom out a couple clicks.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-and-water/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-and-water/ Fri, 04 Nov 2005 12:40:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-and-water/ 29.73498000 48.14071700 <![CDATA[Geographic Watermellon Rind]]>

Geographic Watermellon Rind
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:58:59]]>

Geographic Watermellon Rind
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:58:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-watermellon-rind/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-watermellon-rind/ Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:58:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-watermellon-rind/ 29.82666500 47.89343800 <![CDATA[This Way To A Large Well-head Fire]]>

This Way To A Large Well-head Fire
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:49:09]]>

This Way To A Large Well-head Fire
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:49:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/this-way-to-a-large-well-head-fire/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/this-way-to-a-large-well-head-fire/ Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:49:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/this-way-to-a-large-well-head-fire/ 29.84445900 47.84992200 <![CDATA[Subiya Oil-Fired Power Plant Spewing Smoke]]>

Subiya Oil-Fired Power Plant Spewing Smoke

Subiya Oil-Fired Power Plant Spewing Smoke
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:35:34]]>

Subiya Oil-Fired Power Plant Spewing Smoke
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:35:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subiya-oil-fired-power-plant-spewing-smoke/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subiya-oil-fired-power-plant-spewing-smoke/ Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:35:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subiya-oil-fired-power-plant-spewing-smoke/ 29.56323000 48.17247400 <![CDATA[Geographic Brain Scan]]>

Geographic Brain Scan
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:24:32
This image looks more like a cut-away of the cerebellum than estuaries and marshlands of Iraq.]]>

Geographic Brain Scan
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-10-22 23:24:32
This image looks more like a cut-away of the cerebellum than estuaries and marshlands of Iraq.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-brain-scan/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-brain-scan/ Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:24:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/geographic-brain-scan/ 29.87994600 48.10638400 <![CDATA[Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:53:00]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:53:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-2/ Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:53:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-2/ 29.29952700 48.03497300 <![CDATA[Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:50:05]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:50:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-1/ Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:50:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait-1/ 29.23628600 47.87498500 <![CDATA[Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:45:12]]>

Patriot Missile Battery in Kuwait
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-15 22:45:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait/ Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:45:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patriot-missile-battery-in-kuwait/ 29.18682400 48.02039300 <![CDATA[Irrigation Circle in the desert]]>

Irrigation Circle in the desert
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By: takac
@ 2005-08-15 15:04:06]]>

Irrigation Circle in the desert
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By: takac
@ 2005-08-15 15:04:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irrigation-circle-in-the-desert/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irrigation-circle-in-the-desert/ Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:04:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irrigation-circle-in-the-desert/ 29.92683000 47.82870100 <![CDATA[Unfinished development in Kuwait]]>

Unfinished development in Kuwait
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-08-04 18:50:14
Seems like not everyone has moved in to this planned neighborhood yet. Note also copious unfinished traffic circles.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-development-in-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-development-in-kuwait/ Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:50:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-development-in-kuwait/ 29.23888900 47.90438200 <![CDATA[Unfinished roundabout outside Kuwait City]]>

Unfinished roundabout outside Kuwait City

Unfinished roundabout outside Kuwait City
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-08-04 18:34:44]]>

Unfinished roundabout outside Kuwait City
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-08-04 18:34:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-roundabout-outside-kuwait-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-roundabout-outside-kuwait-city/ Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:34:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unfinished-roundabout-outside-kuwait-city/ 29.27933400 47.91462800 <![CDATA[Tankers off Kuwait]]>

Tankers off Kuwait
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-07-21 05:20:22]]>

Tankers off Kuwait
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2005-07-21 05:20:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tankers-off-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tankers-off-kuwait/ Thu, 21 Jul 2005 05:20:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tankers-off-kuwait/ 29.02738100 48.20598000 <![CDATA[Oil Burning in Kuwait]]>

Oil Burning in Kuwait
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By: fatlox
@ 2005-07-01 11:24:18
An oil plant in Kuwait that is burning.]]>

Oil Burning in Kuwait
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By: fatlox
@ 2005-07-01 11:24:18
An oil plant in Kuwait that is burning.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-burning-in-kuwait/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-burning-in-kuwait/ Fri, 01 Jul 2005 11:24:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oil-burning-in-kuwait/ 29.84254700 47.84606000 <![CDATA[City of Entertainment, Kuwait City]]>

City of Entertainment, Kuwait City
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-27 11:28:09
An amusement park in Kuwait City]]>

City of Entertainment, Kuwait City
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-27 11:28:09
An amusement park in Kuwait City]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/city-of-entertainment-kuwait-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/city-of-entertainment-kuwait-city/ Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:28:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/city-of-entertainment-kuwait-city/ 29.34901000 47.81623400 <![CDATA[Green Island, Kuwait City]]>

Green Island, Kuwait City
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-27 11:14:25]]>

Green Island, Kuwait City
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By: doranchak
@ 2005-06-27 11:14:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/green-island-kuwait-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/green-island-kuwait-city/ Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:14:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/green-island-kuwait-city/ 29.36501700 48.02803200 <![CDATA[Kuwait City Water Towers]]>

Kuwait City Water Towers
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By: darkhorse219
@ 2005-06-21 21:51:54]]>

Kuwait City Water Towers
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By: darkhorse219
@ 2005-06-21 21:51:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-city-water-towers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-city-water-towers/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:51:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kuwait-city-water-towers/ 29.39017700 48.00278700