Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh

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Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh (Arabic: جليب الشيوخ Transliteration: Jalīb Al-Shuyūkh) is a town in Kuwait. It is largely inhabited by expatriate workers from South Asia and Arab countries such as Syria and Egypt. A large proportion of the residents of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh live in Kuwait without their spouses.[1] The town is well known in Kuwait for its social problems, such as overcrowding and crime.[2]

Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh is located at 29.27°N and 47.93°E.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sexually transmitted diseases among bachelor community in Kuwait. NLM Gateway. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.
  2. ^ El Gamal, Rania. "Thousands live in the slums in Kuwait", Kuwait Times, 2007-06-01. Retrieved on 2007-11-28. 
  3. ^ Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh World City Database. WorldCityDB.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-28.
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Coordinates: 29°16′N 47°56′E / 29.27, 47.93