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*In the 1890s, threatened by the Ottoman Empire, Kuwait signed an agreement with the British government in India making Kuwait a British protectorate. | *In the 1890s, threatened by the Ottoman Empire, Kuwait signed an agreement with the British government in India making Kuwait a British protectorate. | ||
*During the reign of Mubarak, Kuwait was dubbed the "Marseilles of the Persian Gulf" because its economic vitality attracted a large variety of people. The population was cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse, including '''Arabs, Persians, Africans, Jews and Armenians'''. | *During the reign of Mubarak, Kuwait was dubbed the "Marseilles of the Persian Gulf" because its economic vitality attracted a large variety of people. The population was cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse, including '''Arabs, Persians, Africans, Jews and Armenians'''. | ||
*In 1950, a major public-work program began to enable Kuwaitis to enjoy a modern standard of living. By 1952, the country became the largest oil exporter in the Persian Gulf region. This massive growth '''attracted many foreign workers, especially from Palestine, India, and Egypt.''' | *In 1950, a major public-work program began to enable Kuwaitis to enjoy a modern standard of living. By 1952, the country became the largest oil exporter in the Persian Gulf region. This massive growth '''attracted many foreign workers, especially from Palestine, India, and Egypt.''' <ref>"Kuwait", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait#Ethnic_groups, accessed 17 July 2021.</ref> | ||
===Current Expatriates in Kuwait=== | ===Current Expatriates in Kuwait=== | ||
*There are a large number of expatriates in Kuwait, with most residing in '''Kuwait City'''. Expatriates are primarily attracted by the '''employment opportunities''' in Kuwait. '''Expatriates account for 69% of Kuwait's total population.''' | *There are a large number of expatriates in Kuwait, with most residing in '''Kuwait City'''. Expatriates are primarily attracted by the '''employment opportunities''' in Kuwait. '''Expatriates account for 69% of Kuwait's total population.''' | ||